Group3

​​Group 3 should create its page here:
 * Caroline - scene description
 * Joe - costumes
 * Mara - casting
 * Taylor - set design come on guys! i need some input. haha

1. __Time & Place:__ 1950s Chicago

2. __Concept Statement__ okay so i made a rough draft of the concept statement... it isn't that good and I think it might not be a page but at least its a start... go ahead and edit it however you want...

Romeo and the Montagues are “greasers”, while Juliet and the Capulets are “Socs” (pronounced like ‘so-shez’). Their grudge is based upon the two different socioeconomic backgrounds and the fact that these two groups have always been rivals. The greasers like to act like they own the town, and the Socs do the same. Both groups are supposed to have their own territory, but somehow, they always end up crossing paths at the wrong time. The mayor of Chicago, Mr. Prince, is fed up with the two groups fighting. He has set an ultimatum: If they are caught fighting again, everyone involved will be arrested. (this is so wonderfully appropriate: Mr. Prince is fed up with the groups fighting, and everyone is punished if they fight again. Wow! That is very coincidental. Otherwise, the author of The Outsiders did that on purpose)  Juliet’s parents, cousins, and friends have decided to go out for dinner one night at a local diner. Romeo and his gang decide to crash the party. They sneak in and Romeo ends up at the end of the counter, trying to blend in. When Juliet walks past him on her way to the bathroom, he notices her beauty at once and follows her into a secluded corner. There, they have their first conversation and fall in love. As they leave, Juliet realizes that Romeo is a greaser, and vice versa.

This updated version is appropriate to the text because it refreshes the play while avoiding the problems that could arise when the play occurs in the present day. The 1950s give the play a modern spin but steer it clear of clichés. Also, this setting illustrates the timelessness of Romeo and Juliet’s story. It can occur anywhere, at any time, and a new setting for the play emphasizes this.

What is the ancient grudge based on?


 * Greasers vs. Socs (like //The Outsiders//)

What is the world of the play like? the Montagues are the "greasers" and the Capulets are the "socs."

Why is your updated version appropriate to the text of //Romeo and Juliet//?

3. __Scene:__ Act 1, Scene 5 (Party Scene) the party scene is going to take place in a 50's diner. roller-blades and all. :) checked floors, lots of chrome, etc. Yes or No? -just and idea- Romeo will be at the counter with the other montague boys, and Juliet will be in a booth where Paris sits down. She will excuse herself to go to the bathroom, and Romeo will follow her; their conversation will ensue. Other ideas for how they meet? Should it be more meaningful in any way?

I really like the diner idea, but it doesn't really seem to fit with the party scene in the play... maybe if they were at like a school dance or something? I don't really know... I actually feel like it works. People could be dancing to the jukebox (lots of people present), talking loudly; lots of distractions but romeo and juliet can spot eachother.

4. __Individual Jobs__

a. Set Design -- Taylor Scene: Party Scene- Act 1, Scene 5 Location: diner (Capulet's Diner) near Capulet estate-- black and white checked flooring, red leather seats, metal siding (etc.), jukebox other ideas? b. Casting -- Characters: Feel free to add any input on these choices!
 * 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Servingmen
 * Capulet ~ Alec Baldwin
 * Capulet's Cousin ~Extra
 * Romeo ~ William Moseley
 * Tybalt ~ Channing Tatum
 * Juliet ~ Emma Watson
 * Nurse ~ Queen Latifa
 * Benvolio ~ Hugh Dancy
 * Lady Capulet~ Michelle Pfeiffer

c. Costume Design -- leather jackets for boys, headbands and skirts for girls-- this is so fun. Here's some stuff about greasers. d. Description -- poses, gestures, actions, expressions, reactions, etc.

5. __Powerpoint Presentation__