Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending eScriptAvailable

Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending by Shawn Fraistat, Ann Fraistat

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Productions (26)
Comedy
|
75 - 90 minutes
2 W, 4 M,  (6-14 actors possible: 2-4 W, 4-10 M)
Content Notes: Adult language.
Set: Multi-level unit set.

What if Romeo had stayed helplessly in love with Rosaline instead of Juliet? Or if Mercutio and Tybalt hadn't died...but had gotten together instead? In this Shakespearean take on the "Choose Your Own Ending" model, the audience casts votes throughout the performance to determine which course true love will take; ultimately deciding whether everybody lives or everybody dies. With eight dramatically different possible endings, this isn't the tale of star-crossed lovers that you read in high school. An irreverent, madcap reimagining of Shakespeare's most beloved romance.

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Play Details

What if Romeo had stayed helplessly in love with Rosaline instead of Juliet? Or if Mercutio and Tybalt hadn't died...but had gotten together instead? In this Shakespearean take on the "Choose Your Own Ending" model, the audience casts votes throughout the performance to determine which course true love will take; ultimately deciding whether everybody lives or everybody dies. With eight dramatically different possible endings, this isn't the tale of star-crossed lovers that you read in high school. An irreverent, madcap reimagining of Shakespeare's most beloved romance.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 2 W, 4 M,  (6-14 actors possible: 2-4 W, 4-10 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language.
  • Set: Multi-level unit set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-284-0

Published Reviews

"Whip-smart and hilarious... A fantastic, unexpected comedic gem."

Fiona Zublin, The Washington Post

"Hyper-literate lunacy."

Steven McKnight, DC Theatre Scene

Production History

MAR 22, 2024 - APR 07, 2024
Gallery Theater
McMinnville, OR United States
 Gallery Theater McMinnville, OR United States
MAY 05, 2023 - MAY 13, 2023
The belrose
San Rafael, CA United States
 The belrose San Rafael, CA United States
APR 20, 2023 - APR 22, 2023
Wheeling High School
Wheeling, IL United States
 Wheeling High School Wheeling, IL United States
MAR 04, 2023 - MAR 05, 2023
Monroe Drama Department
Monroe, CT United States
 Monroe Drama Department Monroe, CT United States
AUG 12, 2022 - AUG 28, 2022
Santa Monica Theatre Guild
Santa Monica`, CA United States
 Santa Monica Theatre Guild Santa Monica`, CA United States
APR 07, 2022 - APR 10, 2022
James Monroe High School
Fredericksburg, VA United States
 James Monroe High School Fredericksburg, VA United States
JUL 25, 2020 - JUL 26, 2020
Little Fish Theatre
san Pedro, CA United States
 Little Fish Theatre san Pedro, CA United States
NOV 14, 2019 - NOV 14, 2019
antioch community high school
Antioch, IL United States
 antioch community high school Antioch, IL United States
MAR 28, 2019 - MAR 31, 2019
UNBC Drama Club
Prince George, BC Canada
 UNBC Drama Club Prince George, BC Canada
FEB 15, 2018 - FEB 15, 2018
Valley Shakespeare Festival
Seymour, CT United States
 Valley Shakespeare Festival Seymour, CT United States
MAR 30, 2017 - APR 08, 2017
College Players
Melbourne, FL United States
 College Players Melbourne, FL United States
NOV 11, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, MD United States
 Governor Thomas Johnson High School Frederick, MD United States
JUN 26, 2015 - JUL 09, 2015
Old Town Actors Studio
Pocatello, ID United States
 Old Town Actors Studio Pocatello, ID United States
MAY 14, 2015 - MAY 14, 2015
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, VA United States
 Blacksburg High School Blacksburg, VA United States
APR 17, 2015 - APR 25, 2015
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD United States
 Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD United States
MAR 17, 2015 - MAR 19, 2015
JuiceBox Theatre
Calgary, AB Canada
 JuiceBox Theatre Calgary, AB Canada
FEB 20, 2015 - FEB 28, 2015
Ingersoll District Ci
Ingersoll, ON Canada
 Ingersoll District Ci Ingersoll, ON Canada
OCT 03, 2014 - OCT 18, 2014
Slant of Light Productions
New Haven, CT United States
 Slant of Light Productions New Haven, CT United States
SEP 25, 2014 - SEP 27, 2014
Wichita Heights High School
Wichita, KS United States
 Wichita Heights High School Wichita, KS United States
APR 17, 2014 - APR 19, 2014
Project: Theatre
South Hadley, MA United States
 Project: Theatre South Hadley, MA United States
FEB 28, 2014 - MAR 01, 2014
The Historic Ashland Theatre
Ashland , AL United States
 The Historic Ashland Theatre Ashland , AL United States
DEC 16, 2013 - DEC 17, 2013
Pius XI High School
Milwaukee, WI United States
 Pius XI High School Milwaukee, WI United States
AUG 13, 2011 - AUG 26, 2011
New York International Fringe Festival
New York, NY United States
 New York International Fringe Festival New York, NY United States
JAN 14, 2011 - JAN 23, 2011
Cultural Arts Center
Frederick, MD United States
 Cultural Arts Center Frederick, MD United States
NOV 10, 2010 - NOV 21, 2010
Capital Fringe's fallFringe
Washington, DC United States
 Capital Fringe's fallFringe Washington, DC United States
JUL 10, 2010 - JUL 24, 2010
Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC United States
 Capital Fringe Festival Washington, DC United States
No upcoming productions.
FEB 15, 2018 - FEB 15, 2018
Valley Shakespeare Festival
Seymour, CT United States
 Valley Shakespeare Festival Seymour, CT United States

Awards (2)

Pick of the Fringe: Best Overall Show, Capital Fringe Festival (2010)

Pick of the Fringe: Best Comedy, Capital Fringe Festival (2010)

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