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BEFORE VIEWING THE PLAY RESOURCES
Anna Maria Lo Bianco - Attachment: PDF: Verona Heights (edited 2023).pdfVerona Heights
Verona Heights
by Chloë Whitehorn
Here's a copy of the script, if you'd like your class to try acting out some scenes!
Meet the Cast
Meet the Cast
The Montagues
Romeo: Ravin Catalig & Joshua Martinez
Ben, Romeo's best friend: Niccolo Di Maria
Mercedes, Romeo's sister: Isabella Anzola
Mad (Mercutio), Romeo's friend: Mark Eguia
Ali: Johann Fonacier
Blake: Nathan Ku
Understudy/Ensemble: Matthew Vila
Neutral Characters
Zoe, wannabe Capulet: Zed Anka
Paris, a foreign exchange student: Max Villegas
Prince: Maxi Omandam
Police Officers: Liam O’Keefe & Maxi Omandam
The Capulets
Juliet: Harsha Mangla & Francheska Peralta
Cyd, Juliet's older brother: Deivid Ferrier
Susan, Juliet's BFF: Miguel Anzola
Ty, Juliet's cousin: Junior Brown
Eddy: Johann Fonacier
Sam: Liam O'Keefe
Gwen: Anyeline Yusef
You may find it beneficial to share with students one of the brief videos of the original Romeo and Juliet. After watching Verona Heights, you can also compare how the playwright altered the storyline, especially the ending.
Why do you think think the playwright made the changes she did? Are they effective in your opinion?
R&J Video Summary
R&J Video Summary
This video summarizes the original play, and will prepare you for what to expect in Verona Heights.
R&J Video Summary
R&J Video Summary
This is another summary video.
AFTER VIEWING THE PLAY RESOURCES
Set Design Poster.pdfElements of Set Design
Elements of Set Design
Here's a poster of the elements of Set Design
WTD Set Design Presentation.pptxLearn about Different Types of Set Design
Learn about Different Types of Set Design
This is a detailed power point from a site called We Teach Drama . If you click on Resource Library, and put in the code "inspire" you will have FREE access to all sorts of drama resources. Enjoy!
The lead roles in the show are double-cast, meaning we have two students playing both Romeo and two Juliet, on different performance dates. Below are the two versions of our poster design reflecting this.
Why might a role be double-cast? You can pose this question with your students.
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
Played by Raiven Catalig and Harsha Mangla on...
Wednesday, May 31, matinee and Thursday, June 1, evening performances.
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
Played by Joshua Martinez and Francheska Peralta on...
Thursday, June 1, matinee and Friday, June 2, evening performances.
IMG_1269.MOVRehearsal in 23 seconds!
Rehearsal in 23 seconds!
Check out this fun video of the cast rehearsing an "Italian" run. This type of rehearsal means that the actors do their actions and say their lines as fast as possible--to ensure they know the play very well!
We hope you've enjoyed this resource. Thank you for supporting Theatre Brebeuf!
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