Short Shakespeare!
Romeo and Juliet
February 22
March 20, 2024
Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
adapted & directed by Mikael Burke
February 22
March 20, 2024
Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
adapted & directed by Mikael Burke
Short Shakespeare! returns with the tragic romance Romeo and Juliet. Verona burns under summer's heat—and the division of two prominent families. Against a backdrop of violence and an endless cycle of vengeance, Shakespeare sets his tale of young love found—and tragically lost. This 75-minute adaptation, told in Shakespeare's own words, poses the question—can true love survive in a divided community? The production combines Shakespeare's original verse with dynamic staging and a bright, bold 1980s setting to connect young audiences with the characters’ journeys. Following each performance, stay for a free discussion with the entire cast, and mingle with them in the Lobby for informal conversations and photos. Most enjoyed by ages 10 and up.
In addition to the public performances on Saturday mornings, Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet will also play to thousands of students during weekday Team Shakespeare matinees—engaging middle and high school students in Shakespeare through the unmatched power of live performance.
ASL Interpretation: Sat, March 9 • 11:00 a.m.
Open Captioning: Sat, March 9 • 11:00 a.m.
Creative Team
Mikael Burke Director
Frankie DiCiaccio Choreographer
Alyssa Mohn Scenic Designer
Gregory Graham Costume Designer
Eric Watkins Lighting Designer
Ethan Korvne Original Music and Sound Designer
Courtney Abbott Intimacy Director
Rachel Flesher Fight Choreographer
Tyler Meredith Verse Coach
Christina Casano Assistant Director
Janelle Smith Costume Design Assistant
Bob Mason Casting Director
Danny Fender Stage Manager
Lucy Whipp Assistant Stage Manager
Gianni Carcagno Production Assistant
Cast
Adeoye Prince/Apothecary
Bobby Bowman Gregory/Lord Montague
Ronald L. Conner Lord Capulet
Jack DeCesare Paris/Abraham
Barbara Figgins Nurse
Kenneth La'Ron Hamilton Romeo
Rasell Holt Mercutio
Carolyn Kruse Lady Capulet
Ian Maryfield Tybalt
Felicia Oduh Juliet
Alex Benito Rodriguez Benvolio
Donovan Session Sampson/Peter
Jonah D. Winston Friar Laurence
Bejamin Jenkins Understudy
Diego Longoria Understudy
Carlos Olmedo Understudy
Bradford Stevens Understudy
Pricilla Torres Understudy
Sarafina Vecchio Understudy