Romeo and Juliet

Romeo: JamesJuliet: BooParis: ColterMr. Lawrence: NeilNina: GaboLady Capulet: McKenzieMontague: ConnorMrs. Montague: CarolineBenvolio: MeeraNarrator: CarlyMercutio: JaggerCapulet: Zachary W.Tybalt: XanderPicabo: SammyConnor: GregoryPrincipal: TeagueAbram: CoreyShopkeeper: XanderPage: CoreyExtras: Carly, Corey, Caroline, Zach IAssistant Director: CarlyCostume Coordinators: McKenzie, and CarolineMakeup: McKenzie and CarlyProp Design: Keri, Zach W., Picabo, and NeruPublic Relations: PicaboStage Manager: ConnorScene Changers: Corey, Neil, Zach I.Artistic Director: CarolineSound Effects: Micah, Zach W.Music Effects: ChrisLighting: Sebastian

Prologue:

*plays the song “Love Story” by Taylor Swift*

*lights turn on

* music fades in background*

Narrator. In Verona Town Middle, where this story takes place, not everything was at peace. Two families, the Montagues (Light flashes on group of Montagues) and the Capulets (light flashes on group of Capulets), both had a strong hate for each other. Expulsion and transferring disrupted the streets. The most beloved children from each side had accidentally fallen for each other. The massive crush was shunned at school. The two sides were so unfair towards the children that it led to tragic events. Watch and listen to see this story in detail. Lights go on each side.

*all lights turn on* Lockers in background.

*music turns up again until first scene set up is ready--- music stops*

Sammy.  We will NOT let ‘em make us look like fools! For real, we won’t take that garbage.

Gregory: *pfft* of course not, than we’d actually BE fools!

Sammy. Though, if they do mess with us then something's going to go down, ‘cause I won’t stand for it.

Gregory. Dude, you shouldn’t go looking around for trouble like that.

Sammy. I can’t help it when I get angry.

Gregory. But, you usually stay calm.

Sammy. I know, I know, but one of those Montague boys makes me want to throw patience out a window.

Gregory.  So, angry to the point where you’ll run away, or get angry enough to stay and fight it out.

Sampson.  More the second one.  I will most definitely fight.  Heck, I’ll walk on the opposite side of the lockers just to stay away from them.

(Center Stage: Right) Corey and Zachary I, and Coltor. enter (Montagues).

Gregory.  *whispers   to Sampson* Look, some Montague boys. Come to fight so soon?

Sampson. Ready when you are. I got your back Gregory.

Gregory. Ha! Got my back? Dude, there’s a difference of backing me up and running away.

Sampson. Whatever, just don’t worry about me.

Gregory. Well, seeing as how we’re all about to fight, I AM worried about you.

Sampson. You know what? Let them make the first move. I don’t feel like getting expelled, today.

Gregory. No matter what they think, all they deserve is a scowl and that’s it.

Sammy. Don’t you mean how they decide to react?  What they really need is the cold shoulder and nothing else, from anyone.

Abram. Hey!  Capulets are you making faces at us?

Sampson. Confused little boy *smiles smugly* I’M trying to ignore you.

Abram. *glances at Gregory scowling* Seriously, are you making faces at us?

Sampson. *whispers to Gregory* do you think we’ll be sent to the office if I say yes?

Gregory. *whispers back to Sampson* probably not.

Sampson. We are not scowling at YOU but, we are scowling.

Gregory. You asking for a fight right now?

Abram. Am I trying to- What? Of course not!

Sammy: Seriously, if you want to fight I’m right here. My punches hurt just as much as yours.

Abram. No one’s punches hurt as much as mine.

Sampson. Oh, do they?

Benvolio enters (Center Stage: right)

Gregory. *whispers to Sampson* Here comes “back up”.

Sampson. *whispers back to Gregory* Very funny, but they are gonna’ need it.

Abram. Liar.

Sammy. Put up your fists. Do you remember how to punch, Gregory?

They Fight.

Benvolio. C’mon guys! Quit it!  Before the teachers see.

Tybalt enters (Down Stage: Left)

Tybalt. Fighting without me?  Really guys?  Your worthless fist fit I guess. Hey, Benvolio! Get ready to feel some real pain.

Benvolio.  Dude, I’m only here to try and calm the situation down.  In any case, you should help me try to STOP this fight.

Tybalt. So, you come to a brawl, yet you want to stop it? Quit whining and put some fists up!  Unless, you don’t know how.

Benvolio and Tybalt Fight. Sound effects.

More students come to watch.

Sammy. You call this a fight? GO GO GO!

Mr. Capulet enters with Mrs. Capulet, Mr and Mrs. Montague also enter.

Mr. Capulet. What’s all this fighting about? Break it up! Break it up! We happen to be here for a meeting, and this happens too!

Mrs. Capulet. We have better things to do than break up fights at a middle school! This behavior is unacceptable!

Principle Escalus enters with school staff.

Principle Escalus.  You all are being irrational! This is the third fight between the Capulets and Montagues this school year alone! *everyone stops and turns towards the principle* Verona Town Middle and the rest of its students and staff would like to survive a year without either of your families disruptions.  Now, Capulets, Montagues, and students, go about your OWN business or else you’ll be seeing me in detention, or worse...Expelled.  As for you, Mr. Capulet come with me, and, we will speak AGAIN in my office.

Everyone exits except Mr./Mrs. Capulet and Mr./Mrs. Montague and Benvolio.

Montague Who started the fight? Please tell me.  Were you here when it started?

Benvolio. Well, some of the Montagues and Capulet boys had started fighting before I came to the scene. My plan was to split everyone up, but Tybalt came and made matters worse, as usual.  He started taunting me and so we began our own little fight.  After a few minutes, a crowd began to form, then the Principal came and started to lecture all of us.

Mrs. Montague. By the way, have you seen Romeo today? Though, I am glad he wasn’t here when the fight broke out.

Benvolio. Oh, since I was out this morning with a lot of things on my mind, I went for a walk.  I spotted him also on an early-morning walk, but he saw me coming and disappeared into a grove of Sycamore trees just outside of school.  Seeing him reminded me of what I was feeling that morning so I respected that he wanted to be alone and kept to myself.

Mr. Montague. He’s been crying his eyes out and seeming besides himself, lately.  But as soon as sunrise comes, the poor boy comes home to escape being seen in daylight.  After that, he locks himself in his room, shutting out all sunlight.  

Benvolio. Uncle, do you know why he is acting like this?

Mr. Montague. No, I don’t.  I also don’t know if he’ll let me find out what’s wrong.

Benvolio. So have you tried to find out what’s up?

Mr. Montague. Yes, I have, so have many others, but he still decides to block us out and keep to himself.

Romeo Enters.

Benvolio. Look, I see him now *points in Romeo’s direction.*  You stay here and I’ll figure out what’s wrong with him unless he denies my help.

Montague. Thank you, Benvolio.  It makes me happy to know that Romeo has people who care about him, like you.  Let’s go honey, we still need to go get dinner.

Mr. Montague and Mrs. Montague exit.

Benvolio. Mornin’ Romeo?

Romeo. It’s still morning?

Benvolio. Well, it did just turn nine dude.

Romeo. Oh, I guess being sad takes up time slowly.  By the way, was that my dad who just left?

Benvolio. Yes, and can you tell me why you’re so sad?  It’s very unlike you.

Romeo. For some reason love seems to hate me.

Benvolio. Wait, you’re in love?

Romeo. No.

Benvolio. So you’re not in love? Dude, you’re going to have to explain ‘cause I’m confused.

Romeo. It’s very simple I love someone, but she doesn’t love me. Get it cousin?

Benvolio. I’m going to go philosophical on you and say; love seems likes a kind-hearted feeling but in some unfortunate cases it’s a rough, callous thing we humans experience.

Romeo. I know Dude it’s crazy.  Love is a feeling, yet it makes us do whatever it wants!  I mean seriously.  Anyways, I’m hungry.  Where do you want to eat? Oh, * looks at cheek to and sees Benvolio’s bruises* was there a fight?  Wait, never mind, I already know.  Love, hate, sadness.  You know, we are affected by it all?   It burns us, makes us regret, and then makes us do it all over again!  I need to think on it more.  Bye.

Benvolio. Hold up dude.  If you leave then you’re going to owe me.

Romeo. I just don’t feel like myself right now. This isn’t me.

Benvolio. Can you just tell me who you’re in love with or out of love uuggh! You know what I mean.

Romeo. You really want me to tell you?

Benvolio. Now you sound pained just to speak.  Yes, I want you to tell me!

Romeo. Dude, I’ve really gotten myself love sick so, please don’t take this as a pre-k crush.

Benvolio. I know, I know, I’m being serious.

Romeo.  Man, she’s so beautiful.

Benvolio. Well, a beautiful girl is one who gets talked with the most.

Romeo. But that’s where you’re wrong dude, she doesn’t fall for any of that.  She’s clever enough to steer clear of that.  Clever enough not to fall in love.

Benvolio. You mean she’s never going to fall in love?

Romeo.  She’s her own company.  I swear the best independent worker I’ve seen.  The way she holds herself up, no strings attached.  In anyone’s eyes, she doesn’t need a significant other.

Benvolio. Man, you have to stop thinking of her.

Romeo. How do I do that?

Benvolio. Duh! There are plenty of other girls at school for you to talk to!

Romeo. Don’t you see that that’s just going to make it worse because her beauty is uncomparable to all the other girls.

Benvolio. Fine.  I will teach you how to forget then.  If I fail, I owe you the biggest favor out of all favors. Your choice.  Anything you want!

Romeo. Anything?

Benvolio. YES!

Romeo. You have to wear a Justin Bieber shirt for an entire week!

Benvolio. Okay, you have a girl to forget.  Onward on our quest! (part of a Justin Bieber song plays).

They Exit. Lights off. Woods scene. Capulet enters with paper--with Paris and Page.

(Capulet) Montague has made a deal just like I have he’s under the same penalty. I think it won’t be hard for us to keep the peace.

(Paris)  You both have an honorable reputation; it’s a shame you two have been enemies for so long. But what do you say to my request?

(Capulet) I can only say what I’ve said before. My daughter is still very young. I am having a difficult time giving you permission, but you are a kind lad.

My permission is only part of her decision. If she agrees to see you, I will allow it. Tonight is the night of the annual middle school dance. Everyone in the school is invited; I am chaperoning. (goes to Page and hands him the paper). (Paris and Capulet exit) (Benvolio and Romeo enter)  

BENVOLIO. Romeo! Gosh you’re crazy! *slaps his head*

ROMEO. I’m not crazy… but I am locked up tight. I’m tortured and have no freedom-----

Hey Page. (Takes list away from him.s

ROMEO. (Reads list out loud) What is this list for?

PAGE. It’s a flier about the middle school dance. You should go! Page exits.

BENVOLIO. You know who’s gonna be at the dance?!

BENVOLIO & ROMEO (in sync). Rosaline!

ROMEO. The most beautiful flower I know. *gawks at the thought* At that party? I must go!

BENVOLIO.  Yeah, she’s cute, but at that party, so are many others. She will look ugly compared to the rest. *Romeo rolls his eyes*

ROMEO. I’ll go, but not to prove you wrong, but to see the girl of my dreams.

All exit stage. Lights turn off. (Setting: Juliet’s Bedroom)

Lady Capulet and the Nina enter from left stage Lights turn back on for the next scene.

Lady Capulet: Nina, where’s my daughter?  Tell her to come here.

Nina: I swear, I’ve already asked her to come here.  Where is she? What is she doing?

Juliet peaks her head through door prop on left stage.

Juliet: What...? Who’s calling me?

Nina: Your mother.

Juliet enters from left stage

Juliet: Mom, I’m here. What do you need?

Lady Capulet: I’ll tell you what I need.   Nina, step outside for a second. We need to talk alone – actually... Nina, come back. I know we can trust you with our secrets. My daughter trusts you. We have to discuss the dance.  Juliet, what is your opinion on the dance?

Juliet:  Actually, I don’t think about it that much.

Lady Capulet: Well, a polite young man asked for your hand to the dance. You are familiar with Paris?

Nina: Oooh Paris! Isn’t that the one in your English class?

Lady Capulet: Your father and I have decided to let you go, if you wish. You’ll see him at the dance tonight!

Nina: Exciting!

Lady Capulet: Will you be nice to him?

Juliet ‘ughs’ and sighs to herself

Juliet: Yes. She says begrudgingly.

Lady Capulet: Let’s go now, Juliet. We need to go shopping for a dress!

Nina: I heard that Bell’s is having a sale!

Juliet slips her shoes on in the background They all exit. (Lights dim)

(Setting: outside of the dance) (Lights go on)

ROMEO, MERCUTIO, and BENVOLIO enter along with five or six other people

Romeo: What should we say when we enter? Or should we not say anything?

Benvolio: It’s not cool to plan it out like that.

Romeo: I feel too sad to dance.

Mercutio: But Romeo, you have to dance! I heard they are going to play One Direction. Yes!

Mercutio does a little dance to try to cheer Romeo up

Romeo: But I don’t wanna dance...

Romeo pronounces dance like ‘daance’ (stretches out the word)

Mercutio: You’re a dancer. Go in there and dance like there’s no tomorrow!

Romeo:  I am still too sad to dance...

Mercutio: It’s not right if you don’t.  You should be having fun.

Romeo: The fun’s not worth the pain of breaking up. Romeo pouts

Mercutio: Just go dance and talk with some other girls.  It’ll help take your mind off things.

Benvolio: Come on, let’s go in and start dancing! (music plays: 1 Direction)

Romeo: It looks like a lot of fun, but I’ll pass.

Mercutio: Hey, you’re being a party pooper.  Stop wasting our precious dance time.

Romeo:  We have good intentions, but it’s not a good idea to go to this dance.

Mercutio: Why not?

Romeo:  I had a dream last night. (dream music plays)

Mercutio: So did I. Sarcastically

Romeo: What was yours?

Mercutio: That dreamers often lie.

Romeo: They lie in bed while dreaming about the truth.

Mercutio: Oh, I see. So you’ve been dreaming about Queen Mab?

Benvolio: Who’s Queen Mab?

Mercutio:  Queen Mab of the fairies, who brings dreams to us.

Romeo: That’s nonsense. You are so weird!

Mercutio: True!

Benvolio: We’re getting sidetracked.  Dinner is over, and we’re going to be too late! Dream music stops.

Romeo:  I have a bad feeling tonight will lead to my expulsion, but it’s in the hand of fate.  Lead on! (One Direction plays in background).

They exit. Scene change to the dance. (lights off)

Juliet is dancing with Paris and looking miserable. Paris is ecstatic and dancing the Carlton dance.

Romeo and Mercutio and enter. He sees Juliet.

Romeo: To Mercutio-Who is that?

Mercutio: I’m not sure. It’s a big school. Mercutio joins the crown and starts dancing crazily.

Romeo stares at Juliet, their eyes meet (while Paris is oblivious and still dancing). Romeo sneaks up to her, grabs her hand, then pulls her away. Paris continues to dance with his eyes closed.

Romeo: You seem cool. I would love to hang out during recess sometime.

Juliet: She blushes and seems embarrassed. Sure, I would like that.

Romeo: I would totally give up playing Minecraft to hang out with you.

Juliet: Me too! And I love Minecraft.

Romeo: I think we are meant to be.

Tybalt comes between them. Tybal ‘s music plays.

Tybalt: Get away from her you biscuit head! I know you are a Montague!

Juliet gasps. Mercutio comes and pulls Romeo off stage. Juliet watches:

Juliet: My only crush sprung by my only hate. She sighs. Lights go off.

Dire straits Romeo and Juliet plays. (lights off) INTERMISSION Romeo enters on mom’s bike; Juliet enters balcony (bedroom/balcony backdrop)

Romeo-I had to come see her. I will throw rocks at her window if I have to. (Juliet is at her house, Romeo sees her on the balcony.) Juliet does not see him. She plays with her hair, etc.Juliet is shining as bright as gold, and it’s hurting my eyes!I’m silver, not as bright but we are meant to be, I’m so jealous. Juliet is so pretty, prettier than anything in the world!I wish Juliet knew how much I like her, it would make me so happy. (He is talking to himself).Juliet- Finally sees Romeo. Oh My Gosh! I didn’t even know you were down there Romeo. Are you talking about me, if so, I’m speechless?Romeo- Girl, you are all that and a bag of chips. If you know what I mean?You are so gorgeous, you shine above me all day. Not literally!Juliet- Why do you have to be Romeo? You’re so nice and… I’m something!Forget about class and let’s ditch it. Do you like me?If you do like me we should ditch class. Romeo- Should I ditch class? For you, I would.Juliet- Only I’m the enemy.Romeo- I don’t know who I am! I hate myself for not knowing.Oh wait, aren’t I Romeo! Your beauty makes me confused.Juliet- Why haven’t I recognized you?You’re Romeo, haven’t I seen you at school?Romeo- This is a strange occurrence. I’m not sure how our paths have not crossed.Juliet- how did you get here?Romeo- I road my mom’s bike.Juliet- If both of our parents see us we will both be punished. Then I wouldn’t be able to see you anymore.

Romeo- It would be worse than eating mom’s pancakes. It tastes like baking soda mixed with couch lint. Maybe if I do get in trouble, I could be honest.Juliet- If my parents or your parents see you, I will tell them it was my fault. You’re too nice to get in trouble. I can’t let that ruin your reputation.Romeo- You know I’m good at hiding. I’d rather have them punish me then not see you!Juliet- Now you know where I live. Because of that, you can come and visit me again. I didn’t like it until you told me how much you like me.Romeo- I am sounding a bit creepy. Wait that didn’t come out right. I’m truly sorry.Juliet- If you saw me closely, I would be blushing, and very happy. Please say yes! If you did truly like me you would say yes. I really like you handsome boy.Romeo- I swear I say yes Juliet, yes.Juliet- Don’t swear, people change. Don’t change at least don’t change for me.Romeo- You’re the apple of my eye. Could I have a hug, please!Juliet- to be nice I will let you hug me.Nina (Nina calls from inside the house off stage) JULIET!You hear them from inside.Juliet: I’m coming. Romeo- Was this a dream? Nope it’s real!Juliet- Romeo you are so pleasant, now we shall hang out.Nina- Juliet, come!Juliet- (to Nina) I’m coming! (to Romeo) bye Romeo.Nina- JULIET!Romeo hugs Juliet and he runs away happily. (They Exit) Lights turn off. Scene change-classroom or lockers.(Spins earth globe as saying the passage)Mr. Lawrence- There is nothing on earth that is evil that it does not provide the earth with some special quality. There that does not turn bad if it's put to the wrong order.

Romeo- Counselor, the school wants me to be kicked out because Tybalt and I have been feuding all year.Mr. Lawrence- I don't understand

Romeo - I have acted up in school, and my parents expect that I will get expelled, but it really is all that bully, Tybalt’s fault.

Mr. Lawrence - I am sorry Romeo. Why do you come to speak with me?

Romeo- I can't leave the girl I have a crush on, Juliet.

Mr. Lawrence- the only thing I know, Romeo, is to stay in touch with her.

Romeo- ok.(Romeo walks out of the room slowly and sad and yells, oh Juliet I will miss you!) Then has a realization and turns around.

Romeo – Wait, Mr. Lawrence you’re the school counselor, can't you help me?Mr. Lawrence -in this situation I can't help as much.

Romeo- Can't you tell the school to not expel me.

Mr. Lawrence- The school would not listen to me, Romeo.

Romeo - why?

Mr. Lawrence- because it not my choice to expel people from the school, and if it were my choice, you would stay. It's the principal’s job to decide whether kids leave or not.

Romeo - But there is nothing you can do? Like talk with the principal and ask if Romeo Montague can stay at this school?

Mr. Lawrence- I will try to do everything I can do to keep you closer to Juliet, but don't get your hopesup. (Principal walks in) What nice timing. Now Romeo, will you excuse me while I talk to the principal?

Romeo – ok, Mr. Lawrence. (Romeo exits)

Principal- Mr. Lawrence, why did you need me?

Mr Lawrence- I need to talk to you about the behavior of Romeo Montague.

Principal- oh goodness.

Mr Lawrence- Why is Romeo being suspended?

Principal- He keeps on getting into fights with all those rowdy Capulet boys. He is going to get himself expelled.

Mr. Lawrence: I am here to vouch for him. Perhaps if he befriends some Capulets, these feuds can be erased. Please give him another chance!

Principal: We will see. I will think about it.

Lights off, music, Scene Change House and Outside

Juliet to Nina: Go find Romeo, and ask him where we shall secretly meet. Juliet exits and Romeo enters.

Nina: Romeo, my friend Juliet is curious about what we should do next? You are under strict supervision at school, and she does not know how she will see you. There is so much drama with Tybalt that scares her.

Romeo: Tybalt needs to stay away from me!Nina: He has a good heart, but his mind is so far off track.

Romeo: What are you going to tell her, Nina? I am out of ideas.

Nina: You can meet at the park tomorrow afternoon, behind the sycamore trees, of course.

ROMEO: Yay! I will meet Juliet joyfully and in secret. By the way, what does she think of me?

Nina: Why she thinks you are the cat’s meow, of course. She seems to like you a lot more than Paris.

Lights off, music New Scene Capulet house Chair on stage for Nina to sit down in.

JULIETIt was nine when I sent Nina away.She promised to return in half an hour.Maybe she didn’t find him. No, that’s not it.Ugh, she’s so slow! It’s been three Long hours, and she still isn’t back yet.Now it’s time to come back to me(Nina ENTERS)Oh goodness, she’s here! Nina, what’s the news?Did you find him? Nina, why do you look so sad? Why the sour face?Nina:h I’m tired, give me rest.JULIETNina, tell me what’s up?Nina: God, so quick! Can’t you wait a minute?Don’t you see that I am out of breath?JULIETIf you’re out of breath, why do you have enoughBreathe to say to me that you’re out of breath?The excuse that you made in this delayIs longer than the story that you’re using an excuse not to say.Is the news good, or bad? Answer that!Say either, and I'll wait for the details!Let me be satisfied: is it good or bad?Nina: Well, you’ve made a simple choice! You knowHow to choose a date. Romeo has style!JULIETNo, no. But all this I knew before.What does he say about meeting?Nina: He asked where you mother was?JULIET Where is my mother? What an odd thing to say. You are joking; what did he really say?NINA:He said that he will meet you tomorrow at the park. You can ride your bike and sneak away!Lights out, scene change, trees, Dire Straits.At the Park:Romeo rides his bike to Juliet. Juliet is standing behind a tree with her bike. Dire Straits plays (Love struck Romeo) A short montage takes place (love scene) They laugh, and get out Minecraft on their computers, and play together. They laugh quietly and fake talk while the music plays. They jokingly hit each other happily. When music stops, Romeo says--Romeo: I don’t want to leave, but my parents will suspect something soon. Juliet: It’s so hard to say goodbye!Lights out music continues scene change to school. Benvolio and Mercutio enter.

Benvolio: C’mon Mercutio, let’s go home. It’s so hot today and there are Capulets everywhere, if we run into ‘em we’ll certainly start a fight, people are more hot headed and easily provoked when it’s hotter out.Mercutio: Dude, do you just not ever want to fight, like no matter what, but sometimes you get mad at someone for no reason at all.Benvolio: Am I really like that?Mercutio: Hey c’mon, you get so angry sometimes. Someone will make you a little mad and you’ll blow up. And when you’re in the mood to get angry, you find something to get angry at.Benvolio: And what’s wrong with that?

Mercutio: If there were two people like you, pretty soon there’d be none ‘cause you’d kill each other. You’d fight someone who got a point higher than you on a test or a point lower. Only you would get into dumb fights.Benvolio: Well at least I stick up for something unlike you.Mercutio: Hey we’re talking about you not me!      (Tybalt and extras enter)Benvolio: Oh great, this is perfect…Mercutio: I don’t even care…Tybalt: (to other Capulets) follow me, I’ll talk to ‘em, (to Montagues Zach I.) Hey there punks, I’d like to talk to one of you.Mercutio: With you it’s more like a fight!Tybalt: I will do that if I must! Anyway, Mercutio you hang out with Romeo right?Mercutio: “Hang out”! What do you mean hang out? We’re basically brothers we hang out all the time. (Begins to make a fist).Benvolio: Dude, we’re in school you can’t fight here.Mercutio: People have eyes, which means they were meant to watch, so let them watch!   (Romeo enters)Tybalt: Well see ya, here comes the guy I was looking for. Romeo there’s one thing I have to say to you… you’re an idiot!Romeo: Tybalt there is no reason to call me such names. I have decided to put aside my rage, so I’m not an idiot, see ya…Tybalt: Your words can’t excuse what you’ve done to me; now turn around a get ready to fight me!Mercutio: Quit it Tybalt! If you’re going to fight anyone it’ll be me!Tybalt: Okay, if that’s what you want.Romeo: Mercutio, no!(Tybalt and Mercutio fight)Sound effects.Romeo: Stop it now! Romeo tries to break it up. This is getting us nowhere!(Tybalt reaches around Romeo and knocks Mercutio off his feet; Tybalt and Zac & Corey laugh and run away)Mercutio: Ouch! I hate Capulets and Montagues! I’m finished. Did he get away clean?Benvolio: Man, you okay?Mercutio: Yeah, yeah, just a bit of a bruise here and a scratch or two there. Oh crud, the principal is coming!Romeo: Come on man, you’ll be okay, I know you. You’re like the toughest guy I know!Mercutio: The hole I’ve fallen into is too deep for me to climb back out of. Why’d you come between us? He reached right around you and hit me.Romeo: I thought it was the right thing to do…          (Mercutio is taken to the principal’s office)Principal: Come with me. You’re in big trouble!

Mercutio: (As he leaves) I hate Capulets and I hate Montagues!      (Tybalt enters)Romeo: It’s not right that Mercutio is going to be expelled all because of Tybalt. I’ve had enough of his ways!     (Romeo and Tybalt fight (silently while Music plays-- It’s too late to apologize)Tybalt: You hung out with him and now you’ll be expelled with him…      (Romeo runs away. Tybalt is taken to Principal’s office, music ContinuesBlackout.) Scene change outside of Principal’s officePrincipal: I’ve given you too many chances. You’re expelled!Scene change: Lights off ( set up principal’s desk)      (Principal enters with mr. Capulet, Lady Capulet, mr. Montague and Lady Montague)Principal: Where are the boys who started this fight?

Benvolio: Sir, Tybalt and Mercutio are in your office and Romeo… Ran away…Lady Capulet: How could my own nephew be expelled?! He was always a good boy.Principal: Benvolio… Who started the fight?Benvolio: Tybalt, sir, was the one who started it. He fought Mercutio, Mercutio lost and was taken to your office then, Romeo and Tybalt shouted at each other, then Romeo ran away, Tybalt is also in your office.Principal: Well I now have all the evidence so, if anyone should see Romeo, let him know, that he’s suspended for the rest of the year!      (They Exit) Lights out Scene Change Juliet’s room(Juliet enters alone)                                                                Juliet – I wish the sun would set already and night would come instantly. I feel like a child on Christmas Eve waiting for morning to come. I cannot wait to play Minecraft with my Romeo again.(Nina enters)                     (Spotlight on Nina + Juliet)Juliet – Oh look, there’s Nina! And she brings news!Every time she mentions Romeo’s name it sounds beautiful.Now, Nina, what’s the news today?Is that the rope ladder Romeo told you to pick up? Juliet – What’s the bad news? You look sad.Nina – Yes, but I have bad news. Oh, it’s a sad day! He’s gone! I can’t believe it! He’s gone!Juliet –What?Nina – Romeo is trouble, not good. Oh Romeo, who would ever think it, was Romeo?Juliet – Why would you upset me like this?Did Romeo run away? If you say yes, I swear, I will run away with him!Say yes or no, those short words will determine my happiness or sadness.Nina – I saw him get taken away, I say it with my own eyes.He shall never come back here again.Juliet – Oh my, my heart is breaking!I’ll never do anything again without my Romeo!Nina – Oh, Tybalt, I adored him. Poor Tybalt!Juliet – Romeo and Tybalt both ran away!Nina – Tybalt has been expelled! And Romeo is getting suspended--for the rest of the year!Tybalt was beating up Mercutio, and Romeo fought back for Mercutio.Juliet – Oh no! Was Romeo really the one who did that!Nina – Indeed he did, curse the day he did.Juliet – Oh he’s like a snake disguised as serpent!He’s a wasp that looks like a lady bug!Why a criminal would be put in a body of an angel!I can’t believe something so troublesome could be so handsome!Nurse – There are no trustworthy boys! Shame on Romeo!Juliet – How could you say something like that! He was not born to be shameful!Nurse – Are you going to say good things about the boy who expelled your cousin!Juliet – Am I supposed to say bad things about my own crush?Poor Romeo, but why did get my cousin expelled?I cry for with joy that Romeo is not in expelledBut I cry with grief that Tybalt is expelled.I would be glad to forget about it,But it weighs on my memory. Romeo being suspended for the rest of the year is worse than the expulsion of ten-thousand Tybalts. Now my parents are very angry about the whole situation. Nina – Your parents are upset about Tybalt being expelled,Will you join them? I’ll bring you there.

Juliet – I’m more upset about Romeo being suspended. I’m going to lie in my bed!Nina – I’ll find Romeo to comfort you,I know where he is, and he will be here later on.He is hiding in counselor Lawrence’s room.Juliet – (gives Nurse candy pop ring) Find Romeo!                                        Give this ring to him for a promise that you will remain friends.Tell him to come here to say his last goodbye.

(They exit Lights off.) New Scene: Lawrence’s Classroom Mr. Lawrence: Romeo, Come on out, you scared boy. Trouble seems to follow you.Romeo : What is it? I know I'm in trouble, and the punishment is going to be terrible.Mr. Lawrence: it's not the worst, only suspension...for the rest of the year! Well it’s better than being expelled. Well, if you didn’t want to be suspended, then you shouldn’t have gotten in trouble. You’re lucky it’s not worse.Romeo: Lucky! Getting suspended for that length of time is not lucky.Mr. Lawrence: be quiet and listen. Romeo: You can't talk about something that has never happened to you. You would tear your hair out because of how frustrating it is!

*Knocking sound effect.Mr. Lawrence: Wait, someone’s coming. Romeo: No, it's okay; I'm fine.Mr. Lawrence: No, you’re supposed to be off campus; I could get fired for talking to you here.Nina: Let me in, it’s about Juliet!Mr. Lawrence: Oh, then come in!Nina: Where is Romeo? She yells: ROMEO! Nina finally sees him in the corner.Romeo : What is going? Is something wrong with Juliet?Nina: She's weeping and crying over Tybalt being expelled.Romeo: That's...my fault.Mr. Lawrence: Romeo you got Tybalt expelled, and there's nothing you can do to change it, but it will only be worse if you get yourself expelled! You need to get yourself together.Nina: Such good advice Mr. Lawrence (speaking to ROMEO) Romeo, I’ll tell Juliet you’ll come see her tonight.ROMEO: Okay, I’ll be there. I will use the rope ladder. Tell her I'm sorry about Tybalt.Nina: Here, this ring she asked me to give you. Hurry up, it’s getting late. (she gives ROMEO JULIET’s ring) Exit NinaMr.  LAWRENCE: Now Scat, goodnight, you better get there soon.ROMEO: Okay, I'm off, we can talk later.He exits, lights off. Scene Change: woods

Capulet: Things didn't turn out so well, Juliet ignored you.

Paris: I know, but I had fun dancing.

Lady Capulet: Juliet will give you another chance. I am going to drive you two to the movies tomorrow afternoon. We’ll catch a matinee. Paris: That sounds great. I want to see Frozen.Capulet: I will let Juliet know. See you tomorrow.

Lights off/ They Exit

Scene change (Juliet’s room) Enter Romeo up a rope swing.Romeo- I’m taking a chance here, but you are worth it.Juliet-We have a little bit of time to hang out and play Minecraft. Romeo- I would even watch that One Direction documentary with you. Now that’s love.One Direction plays again, they laugh, play Minecraft, etc. Another montage scene.Nina EntersNurse- Juliet!Juliet- Nina?Nina- Your mom is coming here, night has fallen.Be careful, watch out. Get him out of here!Nina exitsRomeo- I’m going to go now.Juliet- You are going already? Text me every day!Romeo- Bye! I won’t miss any chance to talk to you.Juliet- Oh! Will we ever see each other again?Romeo- I’m sure we will soon enough. Goodbye Juliet.Romeo exits

Juliet- Luck changes its mind constantly, but what is it going to do with Romeo?He is so nice and I hope I can see him again soon.Lady Capulet- (from offstage) Hey Juliet are you there?!Juliet- Who is calling?Is it my mother? Why is she here?Lady Capulet entersLady Capulet- What’s happening Juliet?Juliet- I’m not feeling too good.Lady Capulet- You need to stop being mad over your cousin getting expelled.A little bit shows love a lot shows stupidity. And you can’t bring him back to the school, can you?Juliet- Why can’t I weep for this big loss?Lady Capulet- You feel the loss, but your cousin doesn’t.Juliet- I could weep forever.Lady Capulet- I think you are weeping less about the loss and more because of the villain.Juliet- What villain?Lady Capulet- that hooligan Romeo.Juliet- I pardon him with all my heart.Lady Capulet- That is because he got away with few consequences. Anyways, I have great news for you.Juliet - What is the news? Please tell me.Lady Capulet – Your father arranged a day that you would never see coming.Juliet – Mom quickly, please tell about this day.Lady Capulet – Tomorrow morning you will see Paris. We are bringing you two to go see Frozen!Juliet – Umm. I have no words. I’m not really interested, thanks.Lady Capulet – Here comes your father.Capulet: Anyway, honey have you told her about the big movie day?Lady Capulet – Yes, I have told her; she says no thanks.Lord Capulet – Hold on, she doesn’t agree? I don’t understand?She has embarrassed this poor kid. He is so heartbroken. I already called his parents. You will go, and you will be nice. Parents storm out. Scene Still in Juliet’s room, Nina enters.

Nina: I am going to help you run away. I will get you to the wooded area behind the school. Then both of you will run away together. Now don’t be silly and get scared, and throw this all in the trash.Juliet: Scared! I am not scared!

Lights out, Lady Capulet on stage. Juliet is in her room.

Setting: Capulet’s house, to the side of Juliet’s room. Lady Capulet and Nina are on stage.Lady Capulet: (ordering attitude, sharply) Nina, where’s Juliet?Nina: Ummm.Lady Capulet: (turns around to look at Nina, looking confused) hm? Is something wrong?Nina: what! No, 😅 (more nervous) it’s just…Lady Capulet: (intrigued) it’s just, what?Nina: oh never mind…(EXTREME NERVOUSNESS) *rushes into Juliet’s room*

Enter NinaJuliet is sitting on her bed excited about somethingJuliet: So did you tell mom about the plan? (Anxious and happy)Nina: Oh, Juliet, I’m sorry, but I couldn’t… she scares me sometimes…and she likes Paris’s parents, so she wants us to be good friends. It is quite strange.. Juliet: so that means… We can’t follow through with the plan-Nina: No we’ll do it, we’ll just have to do it without your mom knowing about it…I will spread a rumor about you moving away from school.  I will also email Romeo and let him know the plan. Scene change, lights out, music. Setting: School

Enter Benvolio, and Zachary (Extra).Benvolio: Excuse me, do you know where Juliet might be?Extra: Haven’t you heard? Juliet moved away.Benvolio: What…!? But, wasn’t she just here yesterday..? She couldn’t have “actually” moved away… right? I don’t think Romeo knows this, uh-oh.(Romeo enters from left) Dream Music.Romeo: I had a dream!and my dream was really good!I dreamt that I had moved away and Juliet was so sad,then I moved back because Juliet had prayed for my return.Also, when I got back to school I was the coolest kid there.I wish Juliet was here so she could hear this.(Balthasar, Romeo’s tutor, enters from left)Do you have any news?How is Juliet!Balthasar: Juliet is fine, butsadly I heard that she has runaway.Sorry for the bad news, Romeo.Romeo: What!Really? No way.I will go find her tonight!Phone, lead me.Balthasar: Quit it! Romeo you will get lost, a GPS doesn’t work like that;this is why you need me,so I can knock some common sense into you.She will be quite easy to find;she just ran into the woody lot right by the school.Romeo: I will not get lost!Thanks for the info, Bro.I will ride my bike over there.(Balthasar Exits to right)

Wow! I am thirsty,at least there is a little shop nearby.I remember the guy there only sold a few things,However, I think he has bottled water.He should at least.(Mutters)I hope!(Shop Worker Enters from right)Shop Worker: Who are you?Romeo: I think you need some money,so you can sell more things.Mister, I want some water.Shop Worker: You probably have no money yourself kid.Romeo: (Mocking Tone) You’re too scared to take a kid’s money when his mommy’s not around.Shop Worker: Fine!But I never took your money.Romeo: Who said you took my money? I gave it to you.Shop Worker: (Has an empty water bottle)It is a little hard to open,I got it.(Opens Water) (Gives Romeo the Water)Romeo: Thanks,This will fuel me for my bike ride.(Both Exit to the right)(Nina and Mr. Lawrence enter classroom. )Nina: Hey Mr. Lawrence. I need your help. Could you show me how to email something?. I know this is a basic computer skill, but I have been having trouble. I am so confused with blind copies, forwarding, groups, etc. Could I have a tutorial?Mister Lawrence: Sure.He starts clicking at the computer. They pretend chat. Music plays (techy music).Nina: Perfect, thanks. Mister Lawrence walks away. As he walks away, she says Sent...I think.Enter Paris and his PageParis - Turn off the flashlight, we can't be caught. I saw Romeo riding his bike this way, and I had to follow. It is his fault this mess occurred.        Go make sure no one comes down the halls        If you see Romeo, quietly let me know.       Page turns of the flashlightPage -  I hope no one comes. I’m worried.        Page goes and hides behind the door watching the halls

Oh no! Someone is coming        Who could it be?        They have a flashlight! I will hide behind that desk        Paris hides, Romeo and Balthasar enter with a candy ring             Romeo - Give me the ring (he takes it from Balthasar). (he gives the note to Balthasar)         Give me the flashlight         (he takes the flashlight from Balthasar)         Promise me that no matter what happens you will trust me.            I had to return to the school in order to view the halls that my Juliet once walked.            This place holds a lot of memories.

Balthasar - (speaking so that Romeo can’t hear) I do not trust Romeo        I know something bad is about to happen I must watch               Suddenly Balthasar falls asleep (Music plays--sleepy music)

       Paris - (Speaking so Romeo can’t hear. He sees him in the distance).        It's Romeo, but he is suspended?        The one who got Tybalt expelled!        Juliet left because of him!        (to Romeo) Stop this right now!         I've caught you red handed! Come with me        We will see what the principal thinks about this!Romeo -I only came here to jot my memory,        now please Paris, leave me        Do not bother me when I'm like this!        Think about all that has happened,         Go away and let me roam these halls one last time!

Page: Oh man, oh man they are fighting over Juliet, I should text her and let her know. She has got to have her phone, even if she did run away. I also should go call the night guard!!!Music plays as they continue to fight, Page tests on his phone.                                                                                                                                           

                                                                 Finally,, Juliet enters, Romeo and Paris look confused.

Juliet: Stop, you are such school boys!

Romeo: Juliet, I thought you ran away. You were the talk of the hallway. I am so confused.

Paris: I have no words.

Juliet. You didn’t get the email? Nina was supposed to send it to you. I just faked running away so we could then run away together.

Romeo. Am I insane? or am I confused? or was I dreaming? It still doesn’t make total sense, but in this modern context, I accept that it never will.

Juliet, don’t wait here and wonder. The security guard is coming. Come on, we have to go now. I don’t want to stay here any longer. Then go, get out of here, I’m not going anywhere.

                                       (Security guards and Paris’s Page enters)        Chief security guard:(Walking to the Page) Which way boy? Show me the path.        Juliet: Oh NO! he is coming! I must hide quickly.                    (Juliet looks for a hiding place)        Page: This is the room. This is where the fight was.        Chief security guard: I need back up into walkie talkie. Split Up! Search the school. Some of you go search the halls, some of you search the rooms.                    (Some of the security guards exit (Chief security guard sees Juliet)        Chief security guard: This is bad. Juliet is just standing there. Go call the Prince, the Capulets, and the Montagues. Rest of you go help search the school.                    (Rest of the security guards exit)

        Chief security guard:We know what happened here but we need to know the whole story.        Prince:What crimes were made this early in the morning that I needed to wake up this early and ruin my beauty sleep?                    (Capulet and Lady Capulet enters)        Capulet: What’s the problem that they had to call me this early in the morning?        Lady Capulet: People on the news are talking. Everyone is coming to the school.        Principal: What is the crime that everyone is talking about?        Chief security guard: Principal, here is the missing Juliet, and Romeo and Paris.       

Principal Investigate how this all came about.        Chief security guard: They’ve got tools on them, tools that could be used to break in here.        Capulet: Oh heavens! Look wife at how are young Juliet is kept here by these security guards.        Lady Capulet: Oh my! This is an awful sight of the security guards here with these kids.                    (Montague enters)        Principal: Come in, Montague. Your son is in major trouble. .                Principal: Come and see.        Montague: Oh, you undisciplined boy! Where are your manners? What you did was not right.Principal: Nina, I have a feeling you know what has transpired. (center stage right)Nina. I will be quick because I am not going to live a long enough life to tell such a boring story! Romeo, who has now been expelled, was the boyfriend of Juliet. And she, the one who faked running away was Romeo's faithful girlfriend. I was there; they were official the day Tybalt got expelled. When Tybalt got in trouble, Romeo got suspended. Juliet was sad because Romeo was not allowed to come back to school for the rest of the year. Then she came to me and, looking wild, asked me to work out a plan to get her out of this second relationship with Paris. So, I gave her a good place to hide for a while so she would miss the time when she and Paris were supposed to date. Then I began rumors at the school.  It worked as planned. She seemed to everyone, including Paris, to have moved away or run away from home.  In the meantime, I sent an email to Romeo telling him about the plan, but it appears that my tech skills are not up to par, and the email was never sent.Principal: Why did Romeo come back to the school? This is no excuse for breaking in.Nina: Romeo thought that Juliet ran away. He was troubled but this that he came to the school to ram the hallways and think of happy memories. Paris followed Romeo here and that is when they fought. BALTHASAR (center stage left-props: the letter) (center stage left-props: the letter) Capulet! Montague!  Do you see what a great sadness results from your hate?  All because a feud between families flared up. Everyone is punish--ed.(enter from stage right)Montague to Capulet: Our silly feud has caused nothing but trouble. It is time for us to make peace. They shake. Music peace train?