Both the Tall One and the Princess were part of a recent school production entitled ‘Star Crossed,’ a remake of the classic Romeo and Juliet.
Minor characters were given major roles, dear R&J did not end their lives in a crypt, and double entendres regarding tweeting, texting and public displays of affection made for a light-hearted romp through 15th century Verona.
Backstage, in fact the foyer of a chapel next to the school, the actors were terribly deep in concentration as they got into character.
These two were part of a ukelele-playing Greek chorus. The fellow on the left even has an amplified bass uke. Occasionally the ukeleles were employed as rifles and machine guns, while the Greek chorus sang “Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do when they come for you” as the Montague and the Capulets were fighting.
This is a middle school, my friends. Middle. Cast adrift on the sea betwixt childhood and adulthood.
I guess we should be happy Romeo and Juliet did not return as zombies.
Lady Montague. Romeo’s mother. In real life, as lovely as her name — Aria.
Some are born to greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them. Some merely crave it. (That’s the boy from the dressing room, by the way.)
The princess here on the end, one of Romeo’s henchmen.
A remarkably happy group, minutes before going on stage for their final performance. Aren’t they wonderful? So much joy!
The play’s director, Christian McInnis, has a master’s degree in theatre and wrote and rewrote an remarkable script as well as rewriting the words of popular and recognizable songs.
As a result we heard a reworked “Me and Juliet, down by the school yard…” Try to get *that* one out of your head!
And after the final curtain call, Juliet and my own princess, fully charged.
Encore, you guys! Get going on the next one!
Lois, what great fun! And your photos captured the essence. I’m still smiling at the remarkable pose of Nicholas, your Princess, fully charged and “Me and Juliette down by the schoolyard”. Wonderful to have creative teachers and parents to document the events. Do keep the posts coming, Lois. Your journalism past is not lost…
Love to all, Alice
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Great success!!
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