Love In A Time Of Hate

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* 1. Since the story of Romeo and Juliet is so well known, are there any places in the script where it deviates from the original that are distracting or confusing?

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* 2. Are there any places in the plot that are confusing or that you think are not necessary?

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* 3. Which characters are compelling?
Who do you connect with?
Which character needs more development?

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* 4. The character of Santi was created to provide a narrator/instigator/comic relief throughout the story.
Do you think he was successful?
Are there particular places in the script was he successful and in which he was not?
Should Santi be more present throughout the script?

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* 5. The script attempts to mix original Shakespearian prose, some pseudo-modern English free verse, spoken word, and some Spanish to reflect the tone and essence of the language that is spoken in this new futuristic world while maintaining Shakespearean flair.

Where does it work and where does it fail?

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* 6. One of the major themes of this script is the idea that “Humanity will always find a way to divide itself in ways that will eventually be its downfall."
In the script, Romeo and Juliet refer to an event that they will be attending to protest. At this point of the script, development is not completely defined.

What kind of place you imagine it could be and what happens at this event?

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* 7. Any other comments or questions you wish to share following your viewing of Love In A Time Of Hate?