Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Romeo and Juliet, House of Montagues- JCC
This committee is one half of the JCC.
Background Guide coming soon!
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, the noble House of Montague stands at a perilous crossroads. The streets run red with the blood of kin as their ancient feud with the influential Capulets grows ever more deadly. Mercutio is slain by Tybalt’s hand, and young Romeo, one of your own, faces the looming threat of exile after avenging his fallen friend. All the while, whispers of duplicitous Capulet plots have spread throughout the city, raising the stakes of this everlasting rivalry higher than ever before. Yet, in the midst of this tale of violence and vengeance, young Romeo has been ensnared by his heart once more. This time, he’s been swept up in a forbidden love affair with Juliet Capulet, his sworn enemy. Against the demands of society, Romeo and Juliet have been wed in secret. However, their adolescent love has yet to survive the trials and tribulations of their families’ enmity. If they successfully traverse conflicting loyalties and the insatiable pride of their families, their union could represent a seed of hope for peace in Verona. One wrong move… and this story may become an infamous tragedy. In their quest to dominate their historic rivals, the Montague family must navigate the treacherous waters of scandal while maintaining their status as one of Verona’s most powerful aristocratic families. Friends become enemies and sworn enemies become friends as the two families are swept up in the overwhelming tide of pride, love, politics, and violence. Will this tale of two families end in tragedy? Or will the warring Montague and Capulet families rewrite their scripts? The Prince’s patience is growing thin and the margin for error is slim to none. The game is afoot, the houses of cards are falling, and this noble family has little time to waste. How can you ensure that the Montague name maintains its prestige and triumphs over its enemies? Or would you rather sacrifice success for peace? Delegates in this star-crossed committee must wield both their swords and their Shakespearean wit in defense of the noble Montague name, or risk plunging the House into further scandal and political ruin. The fates of Romeo, Juliet, and all of 14th century Verona hang in the balance.
GENEVIEVE STUBBLEFIELD
ChairHello Delegates, welcome to UCBMUN!
My name is Genevieve Stubblefield (she/her), and I am honored to be the Chair for the Montague committee of this year's “Romeo and Juliet” Joint Crisis Committee. I am a junior from Arcata, CA (six hours north of the bay!), majoring in political science and psychology. Joining UCBMUN in my sophomore year was my first experience with Model UN, although I did speech and debate in high school. It has been a wonderful and welcoming community, and a great way to continue honing research, collaboration, and leadership skills. Outside of MUN, I enjoy going to concerts at UC Berkeley’s beautiful Greek Theater, traveling, dancing, cooking for my roommates, and reading a LOT. A lifetime love of reading and a transformational high school AP Literature teacher were what inspired me to create this JCC. Majoring in political science and psychology has made me very interested in how a combination of practical reason and strong human emotion can change the course of history. Politics, society, love, pride, and human nature are so strongly related, and I have always seen “Romeo and Juliet” as a spectacular play that manages to capture all of this. The influence of Shakespeare on literature for over 400 years cannot be understated, and I am delighted for this committee to dive into the wit, passion, and political intrigue that have made “Romeo and Juliet” so enduring. I am excited to meet all of you and I hope you enjoy UCBMUN XXX!
Best,GENEVIEVE STUBBLEFIELD
Chair, Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Romeo and Juliet, House of Montagues- JCC
PATRICK BENNETT
Coordinating Crisis Director
Hello hello! My name is Patrick, and I'm a second-year student studying Civil Engineering and Business Administration in the Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (M.E.T.) program at UC Berkeley. While my main interest is entrepreneurship, I'm also interested in constitutional and environmental law, education, and cinematography. Outside of school, you can find me running in the Berkeley hills, woodworking in my parents' garage, or at a local art museum. Shakespeare has always been a pet interest of mine, so I'm extraordinarily excited to be your Coordinating Crisis Director for this JCC! In addition to being our 30th edition of this conference, UCBMUN XXX will also be my 30th conference as a delegate or dais member, so I can't wait to share this committee with you all.
Best,
PATRICK BENNETT
Coordinating Crisis Director, JCC–Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Romeo and Juliet
ANITA WHITE
Crisis DirectorHello all and welcome to UCBMUN XXX! My name is Anita White, and I can’t wait to be the Crisis Director for the Montagues' side of our Romeo and Juliet JCC. I’m a sophomore here at Cal, majoring in Political Science and Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (basically Classics). I grew up in Sacramento and have been competing in Model UN since my freshman year of high school, so joining UCBMUN was a no-brainer! I’ve loved traveling across North America to compete in all kinds of committees and look forward to another year of meeting even more fun people on the circuit! In addition to MUN, I also coached middle school speech and debate, ran cross country and track, and played rugby. Outside of MUN, I’m a huge fan of football (soccer), and spend my time rooting for Tottenham Hotspur (COYS!) in the Prem and Barcelona in La Liga. I also love taking day trips around the Bay Area, reading, hiking, and skiing. The themes of politics, love, and conspiracy make this topic perfect for a crisis, and I’m super excited to see what you all come up with for backroom!
Best,ANITA WHITE
Crisis Director, Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Romeo and Juliet, House of Montagues- JCC