Description : Why does Friar Lawrence finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet and why does the nurse help Romeo and Juliet carry out their plan?
Last Answer : The Friar has an idea that marrying them will end the feud. He doesn't really think this through, since the marriage cannot affect the feuding families unless they know about it, and the Friar does not ... she delights in the possibility of Juliet with a man--any man--Romeo or Paris, who cares?
Description : Why do the friar and the nurse ultimately fail in their attempts to help romeo and Juliet?
Last Answer : cOlegio mEXiCano
Description : Is Friar Lawrence a Capulet?
Last Answer : No, the friar is not related to either the Montagues or theCapulets. He is the priest of the city and serves all of the peoplethere.
Description : What weakness in Romeo's character does Friar Lawrence point out before agreeing to assist the lovers in their plan to wed and how does Romeo defend himself?
Last Answer : The friar accuses Romeo of being fickle, of being all forRosaline one day and all for Juliet the next. Romeo says no, thatRosaline thing was just a game, but this is the real thing. And heis right; ... is not really a weakness in Romeo's character, and there isnothing for the Friar to "point out".
Description : What imagine that a modern day version friar sends romeo an email his plan for preventing the wedding between Juliet and Paris?
Last Answer : Romeo and Juliet prologue so we can label them scheme quatrainsand couplet act 11 prologue
Description : How does Friar Laurence's plan go wrong in romeo and juliet?
Last Answer : Friar John doesn't get the letter to Romeo in time so Romeo really thinks Juliet is dead, so he kills himself. Of course, even if Romeo got the letter, he would still arrive twenty-four hours too late because Capulet changed the wedding date after the letter was sent.
Description : What is the through line of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra?
Last Answer : I saw this, Jake, but I’m not that familiar with Antony and Cleopatra. Sorry!
Description : Why does Tybalt become so upset and how does Capulet respond to his range?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Can anybody help me form my character's personality?
Last Answer : Chewing way too much gum at once.
Description : What plant did the nurse use to wean baby Juliet from romeo Juliet?
Last Answer : Wormwood. The nurse says, "But, as I said, when it did taste thewormwood on my nipple of my dug and felt it bitter, pretty fool, tosee it tetchy and fall out with the dug." Wormwood is ... interest in breastfeeding. She and the breast havea cooling of affection; that's what "fall out with" means.
Description : Tybalt was able to recognize Romeo because of which of these characteristics?
Last Answer : voice
Description : How do the characters manifestthis feud about the family present concern in romeo and Juliet?
Description : What advice or theme does friar lawrence deliver at the wedding why?
Last Answer : Right before marrying Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence warns Romeo of his foolishness.
Description : In Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
Last Answer : discovers that it stems from unrequited infatuation
Description : Where does friar lawerence tell romeo to go till things in Verona have settled down?
Last Answer : Romeo goes to Mantua.
Description : What names does mercutio call the nurse in act 2 scene 4?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : what does the nurse threten to do to mercutio?
Last Answer : Benvolio declares a truce in the talk between the two friends, Mercutio turns his verbal rapier on the Nurse, flustering her to distraction.
Description : In Act IV why does the Nurse scold Capulet?
Last Answer : Capulet goes really overboard in demanding that Juliet marryParis. He has foolishly given a promise to Paris that she will doso and now does not want to look like the fool he is. Of coursewhen people ... true of Capulet. And you know the Nurse; she cannotkeep her mouth shut. So she criticises him.
Description : What Stop Romeo and Juliet from loving each other?
Description : Can I recommend a play for my US and UK jellies?
Last Answer : I’ve pretty much given up on theatre but give me something with marionettes and I’ll be there. I’m an enormous fan of Ronnie Burkett and am following the creation of his newest show intently.
Description : Why do some live theatres charge a higher price for tickets on the day of the show?
Last Answer : It’s called supply and demand. Lots of theatre-goers like premiere performances. Me, I prefer to wait till the production settles in a bit.
Description : Who's excited for the Tony awards!
Last Answer : Me!
Description : How do groups of actors know when to take a bow?
Last Answer : answer:I never worked in the theatre, but I know in ballet we were taught how to curtsy. Our instructor counted so we did it together. Maybe they are counting to bow at the same time? Often they ... and then they would all pull down together I would think. I'll be interested to see the answers.
Description : How do I pronounce this Hebrew phrase correctly?
Last Answer : Sent to @gailcalled
Description : Beard Hair Care: Is facial hair different from head hair?
Last Answer : answer:Facial hair is usually coarser than hair on the head. It is similar to pubic and underarm hair in texture. I've had facial hair for the majority of my adult life, and it is second nature for ... less breakage. BTW, congratulations on the role of Lazar Wolf. I think Fiddler is a great show.
Description : Do you think I will like to see a performance at this Shakespeare Festival?
Last Answer : answer:Othello has always been one of my favorites! I have seen it done by professionals, by amateurs, outside, inside, modern day, period appropriate, you name it. It can be intense and distressing, if you ... I love it! Your husband might like it, too, there is action and mayhem. Have fun! :-)
Description : Care box for a theatre manager?
Last Answer : answer:Here’s just the book you’re looking for. S/he will also need this book. Finally, this is essential.
Description : Why are we humans - seemingly universally - fascinated by theater?
Last Answer : I've not attended many theatrical productions, but I have attended many storytelling festivals. I can think of no other way to touch others in every sense, spiritually, emotionally, and even physically. It's the ... few props. She was awesome, and they loved it. My oldest child at the time was 12.
Description : What do you think of cutting lines and scenes from Shakespearean plays for live production?
Last Answer : Nothing should be cut. Those plays were written for live performances, and they were able to do it back then, why not today?
Description : If you reside in the US, do you spell it theater or theatre?
Last Answer : (Not American. We use “theatre” and “centre” over here in Canada).
Description : Does anybody know about the Elizabethan theatre?
Last Answer : Are you talking about the politics of the time?
Description : How can a non-profit theater group in a small town raise money?
Last Answer : answer:Perhaps take a booth at local festivals or events and perform scenes and pass the hat. Alternatively or in addition, you could plan a fancy dinner and charge a per plate fee. (This might or might not ... , etc.) Throw in the performance of one-act play or a series of great comic scenes, etc.
Description : Have you also witnessed a devaluation of the standing ovation?
Last Answer : It’s a side-effect of the whole “everybody gets a trophy/everybody is special” movement.
Description : What is your favourite opera, ballet and/or musical?
Last Answer : ‘West Side Story’ is my favourite musical I have to say. I don’t know any operas apart from ‘Carmen’ which I like. Ballet is very expensive in London so I have never seen one, but the music of Tchaikovsky is wonderful.
Description : Why art?
Last Answer : Sometimes it’s the symetry that attracts us, sometimes the colors sometimes just the effect it has on us.
Description : Have you ever seen Spoon River Anthology performed on stage?
Last Answer : No, I haven’t, but I would like to. The book has resonated with me from an early age, ever since I first read “George Gray” in lit class at age 14 and couldn’t wait to get my hands on the entire text.
Description : What do you think of a woman playing King Lear?
Last Answer : I can dig that. In the beginning all parts were men, it’s like a victory for feminism.
Description : Is live theater valuable?
Last Answer : It’s one of those things you’d have to experience to appreciate. I’ve been to one play in my life, and it was amazing. I didn’t think it would be, but it was.
Description : Have you seen any great actors on stage?
Last Answer : answer:I think he's great-I saw John Malkovich in Austin a few months ago. The play was The Infernal Comedy. Here's a snip from the promo: Texas Performing Arts presents Hollywood ... of monologues paired with arias by Gluck, Boccherini, and Mozart accompanied by an on-stage Baroque orchestra
Description : Spoiler Alert! Role Play: If you were Paul Sheldon from Misery by Stephen King would you have escaped?
Last Answer : I would have broken the window….people never seem to think of that…..
Description : What plays would you include in a theater organization's season in a small town?
Last Answer : Can you include at least one by a local playwright? I love it when a local group honors one of their own.
Description : What was/is the best acting performance you have seen by someone who is not a household name?
Last Answer : I recently saw Ramin Karimloo play the phantom in both The Phantom of the Opera and, it's sequel, Love Never Dies. I had never heard of him before a few months ago even though he doesn't appear to be ... name at all) but he gave, by far, the most moving performance as the phantom I have ever seen.
Description : Does anyone know of a monologue where a chair comes to life and yells at the audience?
Last Answer : answer:This one? http://tintedglasses.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/swivel-chair-monologue/ Edit: This is not as good, but it might help a bit. http://monologues.co.uk/cgi-bin/teemz/teemz.cgi?board=_master&action=opentopic&topic=44&forum=FORGOTTEN_VERSE
Description : Any tips for learning/acting out short monologues?
Last Answer : answer:Work in front of a mirror and start by reading it out loud. Next read it out loud with expression. Once you are starting to know it well, perform it in front of a mirror. Next create for ... have an accent? From where do they come? What major life experiences have shaped their lives? Got it?
Description : Is this monologue dramatic or comedic?
Last Answer : Think you’d have to post a link to the whole speech before we can judge.
Description : Any of you theatre and play experts out there?
Last Answer : PM Hawaii_Jake.
Description : Is a Broadway preview an actual performance? (See below for more info)
Last Answer : As far as I know it just means the show isn’t “Open” yet. It could mean they are tweaking it before the opening, or it could mean there will be “guest” cast mambers.
Description : Any tips on acting/performing?
Last Answer : Get a GREAT head shot!
Description : Looking for websites explaining non-method (traditional) characterization techniques?
Last Answer : You might try checking out traditional techniques using Elizabethan theatre as search words. This is the action suits the words, words drive the action principal of acting that Meisner, Stanislavski, ... against by making the experience of the actor more important than the words in the script.
Description : How can I look younger?
Last Answer : [edit] sorry I read the question wrong. You should go without make-up.