SYNOPSIS:

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 a profound question—can true love survive in a divided community? The production combines Shakespeare's original verse with dynamic staging to connect young audiences with the characters’ journeys.

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.

Directed by Mikael Burke

Featuring Adeoye, Bobby Bowman, Ronald L. Conner, Jack DeCesare, Barbara Figgins, Kenneth La'Ron Hamilton, Rassel Holt, Carolyn Kruse, Ian Maryfield, Felicia Oduh, Alex Benito Rodriguez, Donovan Session, Jonah D. Winston, Benjamin Jenkins, Diego Longoria, Carlos Olmedo, Bradford Stevens, Pricilla Torres, Sarafina Vecchio