​Project Description

For this project, I was a director and I played Abraham Montague since we did not have enough actors in our scene. Throughout this project, I translated my group's script into modern day so it was much easier for us to understand. Also, I was in charge of directing my group and making sure that they memorized their lines. In addition, I was in charge of bringing in props for our scene.

Modified Script

​Director's Choices 

What was your scene about?

Scene I​ was about two servants from the Capulet household having a conversation about Montagues. A servant from the Montague walks by and one Capulet servant flips their finger. The two then begin to have anger towards one another. They then begin fighting. Then, Romeo's cousin, Benvolio comes and breaks up the fight. Then, Juliet's cousin, Tybalt comes in and questions why Benvolio is trying to break it up. Tybalt then calls Benvolio a coward and says he hates Montague. Then, both Benvolio & Tybalt and the servants begin fighting again. The Prince comes in and tells them to break it up. The Prince says that Capulets go with her and Montagues later on. After she says that, everyone all runs away, and then the prince walks off.

Scene II was about Benvolio and Romeo talking about the woman that Romeo is in love with and how he is very sad.

What emotions did you want the audience to feel for the characters in you scene(s)?

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​Which character(s) will most help you get these emotions across?

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​How will you make this scene entertaining?

I think the audience should feel sympathy for Romeo because of how sad he is. I say this because when Romeo is talking, you are able to see how depressed he is and how affected he is because of a girl. Also, I think that the audience should be shocked when the Prince comes in and breaks up the fight.

Sam (the Prince) will help get this emotion across by expressing her anger towards us and keeping her voice stern while she is yelling at us. Azzael (Romeo) will help get this emotion across by staring upwards and make it seem as if he is thinking about the girl he loves. Also, he could somewhat keep his head down while talking to Alyssa (Benvolio).

To make our scene more interesting and entertaining, I'll tell my actors to add emotion and movements that fits with a certain part of their line. For example, when Alexa (Sampson) & Azzael (Gregory) are having their conversation, I would tell Azzael to sound sarcastic since that is what best fits the scenario. Also, another example was when Azzael (Romeo) said "Goodbye cousin", Alyssa (Benvolio) ran to him and pulled him before he was able to walk off.

Reflection

What was your favorite part of the play?

My favorite part of the play was seeing the entire thing. I only got to see my pod's scenes, so it was really nice seeing the other pod's scenes.

Based on your experience with this project, what
makes a great director, not just a good or decent one?

I think that in order to be great director, you need to get to know your actors and see what their strengths and challenges are.

When and how specifically did you try to be a
great director during this scene?

During our scenes, I would try my best to cooperate with my actors, and tell them their placements, movements, more.

What would you have done differently to be a
​better director?

I think that I should've stepped up and give more constructive criticism. At times, I would let the actors do what they thought looked good, and not give my input, which is not good.

Part of your job at High Tech High is to figure out
what you want to do with your life. Is directing a profession you would like to pursue?

Personally, I don't think I am a good fit as a director. When being a director, it takes a lot of responsibility and you need to be able to speak your mind giving feed. Also, when you are a director people have expectations.

Why or why not?

I don't think I would be able to handle all those tasks. It would be a whole lot of pressure and I think that it would make me very stressed.

Putting on a play takes a great deal​ of teamwork.
​What did you learn about working together through
​this project?

I learned that not everyone is going to have the same ideas on a certain thing, and that you should always communicate in a group. COMMUNICATION IS KEY!

​Answering the Essential Question

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was written over 400 years ago. Based on your specific acting scene, how have relationships changed since that time? How have they stayed the same? Where have we improved in our relationships? What problems do we still have when it comes to dealing with each other?

In our scenes, I don't think relationships have changed that much actually. In fact, I think that our scene can be a real life scenario. Like talking about someone that you are deeply in love with sounds like something that can happen in real life.