Romeo and Juliet
September 15
November 11, 2010
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Gale Edwards
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Highly recommended! Thunderously physical, youthfully energetic—a classic for 21st century.
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
Pure and hot, passionate and true—the feverish intensity of youth exploded on CST's stage in the most celebrated love story of all time. Passion stirs the blood of young lovers and feuding families, hurling their fates to destiny—and captivating an audience left breathless. World-renowned Australian director Gale Edwards, whose work has been seen at the Royal Shakespeare Company and across America, made her CST debut with a startling landmark production—igniting the Bard's poetry on Chicago Shakespeare's stage.
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The Players
Creative Team
Gale Edwards Director
Brian Sidney Bembridge Scenic Designer
Ana Kuzmanic Costume Designer
John Culbert Lighting Designer
Lindsay Jones Original Music and Sound Design
Melissa Veal Wig and Makeup Design
Rick Sordelet Fight Director
Barbara Robertson Verse Coach
Cast
Zach Appelman Tybalt
Judy Blue Lady Capulet
James Elly Abraham
Joy Farmer-Clary Juliet
Brandon Ford Gregory
Steve Haggard Benvolio
Kenn E. Head Escalus/Apothecary
Jonathan Hicks Anthony/Friar John
Ben Huth Balthazar
Ora Jones Nurse
John Judd Lord Capulet
Jeff Lillico Romeo
David Lively Friar Laurence
Brendan Marshall-Rashid Paris
Lily Mojekwu Lady Montague
Ariel Shafir Mercutio
Scott Westerman Peter