Sunday 1 April, 2007
Romeo and Juliet
This weekend Virginia and I were in a scene from Rome & Juliet with our friends Peter, Rachel and Stephen in front of a group of friends in Western Victoria.
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Views from the Floor
Tom says:
These cartoons are becoming increasingly bizarre. I have no idea what's going on here.
sophie says:
Why Mr Item, I thought it was obvious. We are performing a scene from Romeo and Juliet in animal costumes, in a historical house in Aararat.
And actually, I don't think it is the comics that are bizarre. It is my life.
elsewhere says:
Was this planned or was it just kinda spontaneous?
sophie says:
I think I'd describe it as compulsory, and therefore planned, fun. It was also, in the end, actual fun. I discovered talent is unnecessary. All you really need in life is a funny costume.
elsewhere says:
Hmmmm...to be honest, I'm not sure which is more weird -- pre-planned or spontaneous.
My English teacher told us that all you need to act well is concentration and motivation -- which I fear is true, somehow. (Sorry, a bit pissed here.)
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