by Robert Sheppard

Synopsis

A rehearsal for an all-female production of ‘Romeo And Juliet’ is in progress. Danielle, playing Romeo, is becoming increasingly frustrated that Sarah, who is supposed to be playing Juliet, is never at rehearsal. The director, Neil, agrees that someone else can read in temporarily until either Sarah starts coming regularly or someone else can be found. Lydia, the stage manager, who has never acted before, reluctantly agrees to read in. 

To begin with, she lacks confidence and conviction, a situation that is not helped by the immature comments of some of the others, especially Daisy and Mel, nor by the increasing jealousy of Danielle’s friend, Claire. However, after a rehearsal alone with Danielle, Lydia starts to get more and more into the role and her feelings, as Juliet, for Romeo, begin to transfer themselves to Danielle. 

Duration

Characters

(3m, 9f)

• Natasha - Capulet
• Mel - assists with props, plays Capulet’s cousin
• Danielle - Romeo
• Ann - props
• Tara - Tybalt
• Neil - the Director
• Claire - Lady Capulet
• Daisy - Mercutio
• Jamie - technician
• Amy - Nurse
• Alex - in charge of costumes
• Lydia - Stage Manager