10-12+ (Flexible), 6 M, 3 F, 3+ Any

"Two households, both alike in dignity

(In fair Verona, where we lay our scene),

From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,

Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean."

What began the ancient grudge that could only end in a double-suicide? Maybe Thievery, debt, lies, and murder? Follow best friends Luca and Bello as they start the blood-thirsty feud that will thrive for generations.

Matteo Montague (Lord): Male, 40-60, Head of Montague House, Father to Lucio Montague

Elenora Montague: Female, 35-55, Wife to Lord, mother to Lucio Montague, Cousin to Bianca Capulet

Lucio Montague (Lucca): Male presenting, 16-25, Montague heir, in college

Bianca Capulet: Female, 35-55, widow of Signor Dino Capulet, Cousin to Elenora Montague

Isabella Capulet (Bello): Female presenting, 16-25, strong-willed daughter to Bianca Capulet

Bartolomeo Della Scala (Scala): Male, 40-60, Prince Elect of Verona, father to Duke Silvio Della Scala

Duke Silvio Della Scala: Male presenting, 18-27, second son of Della Scala

Nico: Male presenting, 16-25, Friend to Lucio, Silvio, and Nico

Dino Capulet: Male, A ghost of Bianca's Husband and Isabella's father

Friar

Servant

Thief

Chorus: Servants, Festival guests, musician