Romeo and Juliet is probably the most famous love story of all time, but it speaks of violence and hate, not only love. Nobody can remember why the Capulet family and the Montague family hate each other. When Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague meet and fall in love the result is tragic, and peace between the two families is possible only after many people are dead. This performance-based cartoon adaptation of Romeo and Juliet includes: Preparatory exercises for diction and mime ; Easy-to-follow ideas on how to put on the show ; Tips and explanations to help students and teachers prepare for a complete production ; Analysis of the main characters and plot ; Thought-provoking improvisation and speaking exercises on the play's moral themes ; Interesting dossiers on historical and cultural aspects of the play ; Glossary of dramatic terms ; A full dramatic recording of the text.