Shakespearean Acting Troupes

All of my students are expected to be prepared to present a short scene from Shakespeare with other members of their class on February 25th. Each student needs to have a prompt book with information about his or her character's feelings and expressions, and the general movements of the scene, on this day. The promptbook should include a sketch of your character's costume, and any props he or she should be carrying, as well as a paragraph explaining why you have chosen to outfit your character this way.

Your lines must be memorized!

You may cut lines from your scene, but you may not add any additional lines or change Shakespeare's language. If you cut lines, make sure you don't lose any meaning from the scene. Also, cross them out of your prompt book; I want to have the entire script of the original scene from you, showing your cuts clearly.

We will be working in room 210, so imagine what you can to with the tables and chairs there to suggest your setting. You are expressly forbidden to bring any fake weapons to school (swords, etc.). However, you may do things with your costume to suggest these weapons, such as wear a scabbard (a sword-holder). Other classes have been invited to attend, so be prepared to impress!