Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
People and society
Theatre began thousands of years ago in
ancient Greece. Actors and dancers put
on shows to entertain and inform people.
Musical theatre
Going to the theatre to see
a musical is a special treat.
Musicals are an exciting
mixture of acting, dancing,
and song. This is a scene
from the musical “Oliver!”.
Actors and acting
Putting on a play is a long task.
First, the playwright writes the play.
Then actors bring the story and the
characters in the play to life. They
also have to remember their words!
Costumes help
to show when
and where the
play’s action
is happening.
These actors are playing
two characters called
Romeo and Juliet.
Actors use their body,
as well as the words, to
create a character and
perform the scenes.
Theatre and dance
