The Annual Capulet Ball

Guests anticipated this extravagant event

Monday, May 30th, 1594
Arshia Shah
Reporter
VERONA, ITALY - On Sunday, the long-
awaited, traditional ball was hosted by the
Capulets at their house. It goes unsaid that
no one of the house of Montague is invit-
ed. The ball took place at the Capulets mansion.
Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet planned
the ball. Many close friends and family of There was a rumour going around that Ro-
them were invited, such as Signior Marti- meo Montague snuck into the Capulet par-
no, Mercutio, Rosaline, Signior Valentio, ty. Tybalt, Lady Capulets nephew, claims
and his cousin Tybalt. he heard Romeos voice on Capulet
At the masquerade ball, guests were wel- grounds: I could tell by his voice that it
comed to eat at the feast, have wine, and was Romeo Montague. What dared the
dance. slave to come hither? Was it to fleer and
The ball was held in one of the halls of the scorn at our solemnity? Tybalt did not
Capulets mansion. seem happy knowing a Montague could be
at the ball.
The masquerade ball has been an old cus-
tom of the Capulet. Signior Martino seemed to have had a
great time at the ball. He said, The night
Guests attended the ball in handsome suits, was quite quaint. It was visible through
beautiful gowns, and jeweled masks. everyones joyous expressions and cheer-
The beautiful night began with Lord Cap- ful dancing that everyone had a wondrous
ulet welcoming all the guests. He was time.
heard urging gentlemen to dance with la- The Capulets held a masquerade ball on
dies that have their toes unplagued with Sunday at their mansion. For more infor-
corns. mation about the ball, visit
www.theannualcapuletball.com