Romeo and Juliet
Which two families are feuding?
The Montagues and Capulets
When is intermission?
During the middle of the show (halftime)
What caused the Capulets and the Montagues to end their feud?
Romeo & Juliet’s death
What phrase is often said before a performance?
”Break a Leg!”
What genre of plays did Shakespeare write?
Tragedies, comedies, and histories
Who agrees to secretly marry Romeo & Juliet in hopes of ending the family feud?
Friar Lawerence
Who should be talking during a performance?
The actors! NOT the audience!
Romeo uses this to end his life
Drinks Poison
What is the room called where actors wait while they're not performing
A green room
What theater is most associated with Shakespeare’s plays?
The Globe Theater
What does “star-crossed lovers” mean?
Two people in love whose relationship is doomed to fail by fate or external forces.
True/False? The audience can boo performers they think are bad
False! Respect the actors!
After killing Paris, where does Romeo place him?
Inside the tomb next to Juliet
What would happen if an audience did not like a performance during Shakespeare’s time?
They would throw food at the actors
What type of actors performed in the plays?
Only men, even for the female roles
Which character challenges Romeo to a duel, leading to Mercutio stepping in instead?
Tybalt
Should you leave your seat during the middle of a scene?
NO! Wait until intermission or when the curtain closes.
What does Juliet think when she sees Romeo’s lips after he has died
There is still poison on his lips
A good or bad dress rehearsal is believed to lead to a successful opening night
A bad dress rehearsal
What happened to the Globe Theater in 1613?
The theater burned down
What plan do Romeo and Juliet make when they first meet at the Capulet party?
They plan to get married.
How do you know when the intermission is ending?
When the theatre lights begin to flicker/dim.
What does Paris believe Romeo has come to do?
Dishonor the dead/vandalize the tomb
What is the word for actor or actress that begins with a “th”?
Thespian
What did Shakespeare use in his writing style?
Iambic pentameter