Imagine that after the balcony scene, Romeo and Juliet go somewhere and write in their diaries. Explain how you would stage this scene and write a 100 word diary entry for each of these two characters. Be sure that the entries are both creative and believable.

I imagine this scene as being Romeo on stage right and Juliet on stage left. I see Juliet on her bed lounging with her diary and Romeo in an alley or walking down the road. Both of them would be lit up slightly by a yellow toned light and the rest of the stage would be in the dark. While both of the characters would be in different places the scenes would seem as one. The two would be reading their entries separately, though their pauses would run seamlessly between each other. This scene would be staged to resemble how they are now one after the balcony scene. Though they are apart showing how they may never be together, their hearts and minds are synced. After the balcony scene both Romeo and Juliet are essentially lovestruck, floating on the idea of love. Their movements would be swift and smooth as opposed to sharp or dense. The two would have energy in their voices, but still a sense of calm displaying their affection in a soft way. As far as the diary entries go both would be filled with an excessive amount of romance and expressions of admiration. In addition, contemplation of whether or not to betray their families will be apart of the entry. Romeo being a romantic will not be afraid of the consequences as much a Juliet, whom is rational and will contemplate the issue a bit more.

Romeo:

With each step I take my heart beats a thousand times! I have never truly seen beauty until Juliet’s eyes were locked with mine. Her shimmering hair and bright simile have lifted my soul up to God. I am in love and I wish nothing but to be with my Juliet. When we marry tomorrow my life will begin, I can not wait another moment to see her. What can compare to Juliet? The sun and the stars show not even half as much allure and the ocean waves have no grace in comparison. I am not afraid to tell the world I love a Capulet, for when they see her glistening eyes they will too understand my fondness. Mother and Father may cry though I will not, Juliet is my love and from now on I will eternally be in bliss.

Juliet:

My cheeks are beginning to ache from my constant smile. I have never felt as though life had more purpose than to find and withhold love. I am filled with the joy of knowing tomorrow I will marry Romeo, whose name now holds a heavy meaning in my heart. As for the name Montague, I fear what mother and father will think. I confide in my Nurse to keep it a secret though all I want to do is declare my love as loud as I can. I want to share this endearment with everyone I see, I am saddened by the notion of never telling another. Nevertheless, I am beyond happy to have met my Romeo. I am certain our love will overcome our family's names, I am certain our passion will prevail.