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I would have to disagree. Romeo & Juliet may be one of Shakespeare's most popular plays but the relationship between Romeo and Juliet is much more emotionally complicated than the relationships in Midsummer. Sure, the plot of Midsummer is complicated and there is mistaken identity - but the language is some of the easiest to understand with a modern ear. The Mechanicals are almost entirely in prose and much of the verse in the piece is far less complex than in other shows. This is why Midsummer is so often performed with young people. Plus, you're forced to discuss suicide when dealing with R&J... a difficult (yet necessary) subject to broach with younger audiences.