William
About the Play
Costume and Scenic
Themes
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When is Shakespeares birthday?

April 26th 1564

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What did Shakespeare base Romeo and Juliet on?

A poem by the English poet Arthur Brooke.

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What era's clothing is the Romeo and Juliet outfits based on?

The Italian Renaissance

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What is a main theme in R&J?

love

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Where was Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon, England

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Where does Romeo and Juliet take place in?

Verona, Italy

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What material was the women's clothing typically made for?

Silk

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What is another theme in R&J?

Fate

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How old was shakespeare's wife when they got married?

26

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When was Romeo and Juliet first published?

1597

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what does the scenic design consist of?

Italian architecture

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What is another theme of R&J?

Death

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Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Anne Hathaway

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Who acted as Romeo in the 1996 version of the play?

Leonardo DiCaprio

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What are features are in the scenic design?

Domes and arches

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What is another theme in R&J?

love conquers hate

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