Short Shakespeare!
Romeo and Juliet
SATURDAYS 11:00 A.M.
February 25
March 25, 2017
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by William Shakespeare
adapted and directed by Marti Lyons
February 25
March 25, 2017
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by William Shakespeare
adapted and directed by Marti Lyons
The perfect choice for families or any time-challenged theater fans! The most tragic, beautiful love story in Shakespeare's canon comes alive in this 75-minute abridged production. Verona burns under summer's heat—and the hatred of two families. The Prince decrees: if Montague or Capulet again disrupts the peace, death is the punishment. Against this violent world, Shakespeare sets Romeo and Juliet, a tale of true love found—and tragically lost. The production combines Shakespeare's original verse with dynamic staging to connect young audiences with the chatacters' journeys. Following the performance, the cast remains on stage for a question-and-answer session, then joins the audience in the lobby for conversation and photos. This production will most be enjoyed by those ages 10 and up.
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Creative Team
Marti Lyons Director / Adapter
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
Steph Paul Choreographer
Kathryn Walsh Verse Coach
Larry Yando Verse Coach
Hannah Todd Assistant Director
Cast
Tim Decker Lord Capulet
Brian Grey Mercutio / Friar John
Emma Ladji Juliet
Elizabeth Laidlaw Prince / Apothecary
Andrea San Miguel Benvolio
Patrese D. McClain Lady Capulet
Sam Pearson Tybalt
Cage Sebastian Pierre Balthazar
Andrew L. Saenz Paris
Nate Santana Romeo
Peter Sipla Peter
Demetrios Troy Friar Lawrence
Colleen Madden Nurse