((Joanna))
What an awesome Idea! permission for a seasoned teacher to steal it for his History students....
- Medium:
It is up to you to choose if this will be a film or stage production. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each. Why did you make this choice? (1 pt.)
Film, absotively. Reach more people. Besides, Broadway sucks.
- Setting: When is the movie/play going to be set? In 1590, 1950, 2004, or 2090? Will it be in Verona or St. Cloud, Minnesota? Why did you make the choices you did? (1 pt)
1994, Los Angeles. Screw 80's nostalga.....
- Title: Those crazy advertising people want you to re-title the play. Make sure people will be able to tell the story relates to R & J. No fair using the example from above! (2 pts)
Star Cross'd in L.A.
Actors: Who best represents the main characters? Everyone in Hollywood is clamoring to be in your production. You have your pick of any actor/actress.
Romeo - Nick Cannon Juliet - Julia Styles Mayor Escalus - Susan Sarandon
Mercutio - Busta Rhymes Tybalt - Matt Damon Friar Laurence - Antonio Banderas
Benvolio - Jamie Foxx Nurse - Kathy Bates Paris - Orlando Bloom
Lord Montague - Dennis Haysbert Lord Capulet - Kevin Spacey
Lady Montague - Angela Bassett Lady Capulet - Sharon Stone