Drama Script

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Act 2, Scene 1

Narrator You are about to hear the story of a bitter quarrel between two rich and powerful
families; the grief and bloodshed it brought to both families in the end. The two families are
called Montague and Capulet and the quarrel was so old that no one could remember how it
began. Whatever the reason, the feud has grown and each side has added to it. The fate jests
when it allows Romeo, the heir of Montague to fall in love with Juliet, the daughter of Capulet.

Romeo enters and hides among the bushes. His cousin, Benvolio and best friend, Mercutio
enters the stage after. Mercutio is drunk and Benvolio looks worried.

Benvolio Romeo? My cousin Romeo?

Mercutio He is wise, Benvolio. On my life, I bet he slipped past us and went home to
bed.
Benvolio I saw him ran this way. Call to him, good Mercutio. He is your best of friends.
Mercutio No! I’ll summon him to me. (Raise both hands up) Romeo! Madman! Lover!
Passion! (laughs) tree) Show yourself before me! Speak one rhyme and I’ll
be satisfied. Romeo! (kick a tree)
Benvolio (pull Mercutio’s arm) And if he hear you mock him, you will only anger him.
Mercutio This cannot anger him. My invocation, the things I’m saying are fair and
honest.
Benvolio Come, Mercutio. He’s hidden himself behind these trees within the company
of night. Blind is his love and best to be left in the dark.
Mercutio If love is blind, it cannot hit its mark (laughs). Good night, Romeo, I’ll to my
bed. This open field is too cold for me to sleep.
Benvolio Go then. There’s no point to look for him if he doesn’t want to be found.

Mercutio and Benvolio exit off the stage.

Act 2 Scene 2

Romeo steps out from the bushes, where he was hiding.

Romeo He jests at scars that never felt a wound

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(Juliet appears from a window above).

But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet
is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, who is already sick and
pale with grief. That you are more beautiful than she.
(Walks slowly towards Juliet)
Oh, it is my lady! It is my love. Oh, how I wish she knew how much I love
her.
Juliet (not knowing that Romeo is behind her) O Romeo, Romeo. Why do you have
to be Romeo? Deny your father and refuse your name. It is but your name that
makes you my enemy.
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell
just as sweet. So, would Romeo, were he not Romeo called. Retain that dear
perfection which he owes without that title. Romeo, doff your name and take
all of me in exchange.
Romeo I take you by your words. Call me your love and I will never be Romeo again.
Juliet My ears have not heard you say a hundred words yet from your voice, I know
that it is you. (turns around) Are you not Romeo? My enemy?
Romeo I am neither of those things if you dislike them. (walks towards Juliet)
Juliet (Juliet holds out her hands, asking him to stop. Juliet looks angry) How did
you get in here? And why did you come? If my family finds you here, they
will kill you.
Romeo Stone walls can’t keep love out. (steps back) Alas, one angry look from you
is more painful than twenty of their swords. If you don’t love me, then let
them find me here.
Juliet Oh, Romeo! I… (walks toward Romeo and stop) Someone’s coming. Go,
Romeo. Go.

Romeo and Juliet exit the stage.

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Act 1, Scene 3

Narrator This is a story of ambition, power and murder. It is the story of a man, who
would stop at nothing to become the King of Scotland. This dark and bloody story starts on a
wild Scottish field, where the three witches plot and spin their spells.

The sound of thunder roars in the sky. Enter three witches onto the stage.

First Witch Where have you been, sister?

Second Witch Hunting for children.
Third Witch And you, sister?
First Witch Cooking some of them for our dinner.
Second Witch Children are tasty.
Third Witch Can I have the eyes? It is my favourite.
Second Witch As long as I can have the brain.
First Witch Hands off! (angry) You know that it is my turn to eat the brains.

A drum sounds offstage.

Narrator Macbeth. The young Lord of Glamis. The cousin of King Duncan, the King
of Scotland. The main character of our story. Here he is – not far from
those witches, leading the Scottish army against a combined force of
invading Norwegian army. Macbeth and his best friend, Banquo fight
bravely on the battlefield and eventually, the battle is won.
Third Witch A drum, a drum! Macbeth has come!
All Three (dancing together in a circle) We weird sisters, hand in hand, swift
travellers over the sea and land, dance around and around. Three times to
yours, and three times to mine, and three times again, to add up to nine.
Macbeth and Banquo enter on stage.
Macbeth I have never seen a day that was so good and bad at the same time.
Banquo How far is it supposed to be to Forres? (he sees the witches, shocked) What
are these creatures? They don’t look like they belong in this world.
Macbeth (speaks to the witches) What are you? You look like women yet you have
beards as well. What say you?
 First Witch All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Lord of Glamis!
Second Witch All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, future Lord of Cawdor!
Third Witch All hail, Macbeth, the future king of Scotland!
Banquo What is this sorcery? My friend Macbeth, why do you look so afraid?
(speaks to the witches) You’ve told my friends his future yet you say
nothing about mine. If you can truly see the future, will you tell me?
First Witch Banquo, you are lesser than Macbeth but also greater.
Second Witch You are not as happy as Macbeth yet much happier.
Third witch You will not be king but your children will.
All Three All hail, Macbeth and Banquo!
Macbeth Wait! You only told me part of what I want to know. Stay and tell me more
for I am already the Lord of Glamis but how can I be the Lord of Cawdor?
For the lord of Cawdor is still alive and well. And for me to be the king is
completely impossible for my cousin is the king. Tell me! I command you!
The Witches disappear.
Banquo Where did they disappear to? (shocked)
Macbeth No! (Shouted) Into thin air, they have gone!
Banquo Could it be true? That you will be the King of Scotland?
Macbeth And your children will be kings.
Ross and Angus walks on stage.
Ross My lord Macbeth, the king has sent us to tell you how happy he is to hear
of your victory.
Angus King Duncan sent us to give you his thanks and to bring you to him. For
your reward is waiting.
Ross Yes, for you are to become the Lord of Cawdor. All hail, Macbeth, Lord
of Cawdor.
Banquo Can the devil tell the truth?
Macbeth Hush, Banquo. We shall speak of it later. Good men, show us the way back
to the king.
Angus Yes, my lord.

Macbeth, Banquo, Angus and Ross exit the stage.