Act One
Scene 1 – A fight between Capulet and Montague breaks out. The Prince states that the punishment for fighting again is death. Romeo is in love with a girl (Rosaline) who doesn’t love him back.
Scene 2 – Paris wants to marry Juliet. Capulet invites him to their masquerade feast to let him get to know Juliet better. The servant who gives out the invitations but doesn’t know how to read. Romeo helps the servant read the guest list, including Rosaline so Romeo decide to go.
Scene 3 – Lady Capulet and the nurse both try to convince Juliet to get married and try convince her that Paris is a great guy.
Scene 4 – Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio sneak in the Capulet’s feast. Romeo continues to be upset about Rosaline.
Scene 5 – Capulet invites everyone at the feast to dance. While dancing, Romeo sees Juliet and falls in love at first sight. Romeo approaches Juliet and they kiss. The nurse whisks Juliet away and Romeo is told that he just kissed a Capulet. Juliet asks the nurse who he is and discovers he is a Montague.