The People Vs Friar Laurence, the Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet - Paperback

by Ron West (Author), Phil Swann (Author)

Musical / 6m 3f / Simple setA musical comedy spoof starring the Friar of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juilet! Friar Laurence is behind bars charged for the 'murder' of the lovers. As the trial progesses mayhem and silliness are abound with bits songs and scenes equal parts Vaudeville and Bard. A "load of laughs" (Chicago Sun Times highly reccomended) The People Vs. Friar Laurence: The Man who Killed Romeo and Juilet is sure to leave both Shakespeare scholars and low-brow humorists rolling in the aisles! "Hysterical-West and Swann have shrouded the tale with witty story devices and a bright cloak of catchy songs that add to the ribald humor while moving the story along in the best traditions of musical theatre." -Chicago Sun Times