The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet
License, materials, and synopsis from Playscripts. Play written by Peter Bloedel
A whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines -- similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with if he ever had his way with the script.
Performed by middle school students at the International School of Beijing
A whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines -- similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with if he ever had his way with the script.
Performed by middle school students at the International School of Beijing
Photo credit: Jim Fidler
Reviews (November, 2015)
Dear Hannah,
I wish there were more words I could use to express how I feel about the Seuss (or shall I say nothing-to-do-with-Seuss) production last night. Unbelievable Hannah!
Congratulations on what was the best school performance I have seen in 25 years of teaching – MS or HS or anything!!!!!!! Absolutely amazing, Hannah!!!!!!!!! - Jules (ES teacher)
I am speechless Hannah! The kids ROCKED! What a wonderful program you have created girl You should be very proud of yourself. We are so proud of YOU! - Megan (ES Teacher)
I’ve never seen school kids perform at such a high level. That’s spectacular. - Audience
Visually stunning…that was AMAZING! I loved it. - David Munro (HS Principal)
It was simply incredible, well done! - Frances (ES Vice Principal)
Mrs. Northcott,
I wanted to thank you for putting on one of the best shows ever! The creativity that you used enhanced the quality of the performance. This play has taught me many things that I will pursue. This theatrical opportunity has been so enjoyable from start to end; I can’t believe it’s over! This play changed me as a person, by working with others and learning so much about acting. I have developed a passion in acting that I want to continue thanks to you! - Claudia (cast member)
Dear Hannah,
What an amazing performance! Congratulations for a magnificent job amazingly done. You have started a program that will forever be hard to match! ISB has a jewel! And we all love you. God bless you. You make a difference in our students lives.
-Veronica (Parent)
Bravo, Hannah and co. That was pretty amazing. What you manage to pull out of these students is really special. - Sandy
Congratulations, seriously, to everyone involved! Just been chatting to a few people in the gym 2 who watched this afternoon, and EVERYONE thought it was amazing. It was fun, colorful, superbly acted – just an excellent way to spend an hour and a half! It does so much for the school community as a whole – you can really feel it in there - and you should be totally proud of yourselves and all the kids and staff that contributed. Once again big congratulations – I thought it was absolutely top class! - Simon (Actives Director)