ShakespeareRomeo and JulietAct 3, Scene 1

I am directing Act 3, Scene 1, lines 30-127. I have decided to set it in a school (Verona High) to appeal more to the younger audience. I am hoping that by doing this it shall make the scene easier to understand as it is set in a familiar environment. Also, by doing this I gained inspiration for costumes, scenery and stage directions.
There are four main characters in this scene each with very different personalities. Mercutio is very sarcastic and the joker of the school. I would suggest to the actor playing this part to be clear in his body language and facial expressions that he is being sarcastic. Also as a joker relies on the reactions of other people I would insure that the other Montagues would respond in this way, seeing the humour in what he says. When he says, “Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man,” the people around him think he’s joking so giggles are heard as they think it is all an act.
Benvolio is the sensible one who is keen not to get in troubl...