My sons are participating in Pages Alive Theater‘s Shakespeare Festival. Both will serve in multiple roles, but two stand out as special.
Westen will be playing Mercutio in his death scene from Romeo and Juliet. With sword fighting, a flurry of double entendres, and a flamboyant exit, Westen was made for this role. He’s seen it on stage and screen and I’m excited to see his interpretation.
Isaac is getting stretched with the “slings and arrows” speech from Hamlet. Certainly the most somber role he has tackled, it will fit well as he becomes a teenager this Spring.
I’m blessed with how much these boys love Shakespeare. As much as they like the stage, nothing motivates them like the Bard.