Directing Romeo and Juliet: Act 2 Scene 2

Directing Romeo and Juliet: Act 2 Scene 2

I am going to direct act 2 scene 2 from the play Romeo and Juliet

written by William Shakespeare. The scene is also known as the balcony

scene. During this scene Romeo is looking up at Juliet on the balcony

talking about love. The scene is going to be set in as historical

environment the 16th century in Verona. Therefore the costumes shall

also reflect this era. Juliet will be in her in nightdress (1) and

Romeo will be in a party costume (2). This is because he has just been

at the Caplet's party.

From the previous scene we know that there is a conflict between the

Capulets and the Montagues. Romeo is a member of the Montague's and

Juliet is a member of the capulet's. Romeo had been convinced to go to

the party by his cousin Benvolio and his friend Mercutio. During the

party Tybalt wants to hit Romeo but Lord Capulet doesn't let him. This

shows the conflict.

I will be using a thrust stage. The balcony will be placed on the left

corner of the stage. There will be trees and colourful flowers

surrounding the balcony. As this scene is set in the 16th century

Juliet will be unaware of her rights as a women.

The theme of the scene is love. Both Romeo and Juliet are expressing

their feelings for each other. The relationship between Romeo and

Juliet is very passionate, which will be conveyed though the use of

language, their facial expression and body language. They will speak

direct from Shakespheres text. In t...