Chicago Shakespeare
in the Parks
Romeo and Juliet
July 26
August 27, 2017
FREE FOR ALL
Touring to neighborhood parks across the city
by William Shakespeare
directed and adapted by Marti Lyons
July 26
August 27, 2017
FREE FOR ALL
Touring to neighborhood parks across the city
by William Shakespeare
directed and adapted by Marti Lyons
Join us for one of our city’s favorite summer traditions! Now in its sixth year, the FREE FOR ALL Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour heads out for another summer. This free 75-minute abridged production of Romeo and Juliet is coming to neighborhood parks across the north, west and south sides of the city. At each tour location, a specially equipped truck rolls into the park, a stage unfolds, and a company of professional actors shares Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers with families and neighbors of all ages.
The feud between the Capulets and Montagues divides a city. From these two proud families, Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Can these star-crossed lovers bring peace to Verona?
The citywide tour is made possible by a renewed civic, cultural and corporate partnership between Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District, Boeing and BMO Harris Bank. Since the inception of the Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program six years ago, more than 100,000 Chicagoans have taken advantage of free performances in their communities.
Lead Sponsors
Additional Support Provided By
Allstate Insurance
Company
The Paul M. Angell
Family Foundation
Video: Shakespeare in the Parks 2017 wrap up
Gallery: Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks 2017
Video: Shakespeare Is...
This free 75-minute abridged production of Romeo and Juliet is coming to neighborhood parks across the north, west and south sides of the city.
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Creative Team
Marti Lyons Director
Courtney O'Neil Scenic Designer
Mieka Van Der Ploeg Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann Lighting Designer
Mikhail Fiksel Sound Designer
Richard Jarvie Wig & Make-Up Designer
Matt Hawkins Fight Choreographer
Kathryn Walsh Verse Coach
Hannah Todd Assistant Director
Edgar Miguel Sanchez Fight Captain
Steph Paul Choreographer
Cast
Brian Grey Mercutio/Friar John
Ryan Kitley Lord Capulet
Emma Ladji Juliet
Lily Mojekwu Lady Capulet
Shae Palic Benvolio
Sam Pearson Tybalt
Michael Perez Friar Laurence/Ensemble
Gail Rastofer Nurse
Andrew L. Saenz Paris
Edgar Miguel Sanchez Balthazar
Nate Santana Romeo
Peter Sipla Peter
Lisa Tejero Prince/Apothecary