Celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th brithday by heading over to The Meadow at Adkins Arboretum for Shore Shakespeare Company’s production of Romeo & Juliet!
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, experience again the timeless tale of the two star-cross’d lovers and their warrings families. Arguably the best-known play of all time, Romeo & Juliet is directed by Shelagh Grasso, who has chosen to set Romeo & Juliet in the 1930’s, with music by George Gershwin and Irving Berlin.
The Capulets and the Montagues have been feuding in Verona’s streets for years. To lighten his love-sick mood, his friends convince Romeo, of the house Montague, to crash a party thrown by the Capulets. There Romeo meets Juliet, the daughter of the Capulets. They instantly fall in love and are married the next day. Returning from his wedding, Romeo encounters the fiery Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. Forced to fight, Romeo kills Tybalt and is banished from Verona. Meanwhile, Capulet has arranged that Juliet shall marry Paris. She vows to kill herself. The kind priest provides her a potion that makes her appear dead, but Romeo, unknowing, returns and, finding Juliet in her tomb, kills himself. Juliet, awaking and finding her lover dead, kills herself with his dagger. Their deaths bring the warring families to their senses and the feud ends.
Colin Graves as Romeo and Elizabeth Jones as Juliet anchor an accomplished and experienced cast, which also features the talents of Juanita Wieczoreck as the Nurse, Robbie Spray as Benvolio, Greg Minahan as Mercutio, Brian McGunigle and Margaret Garey as Lord and Lady Capulet, and Chris Rogers as Friar Laurence. Rounding out the cast are Dane Long, Andrew Mimms, Chelsea Clough, John Feldman, Patrick Fee, Catharine Jacobs, John and Jane Terebey, and Peter Howell.
Technical direction and scene construction are by Carmen Grasso, ably assisted by Chip Whitaker. Lights and sound are designed by Chris Rogers. Rehearsal space has been graciously donated by Symphony Village in Centreville.
Performances of Romeo & Juliet will be held al fresco in The Meadow at Adkins Arboretum on Saturday, May 31st at 6:00 pm and Sunday, June 1st at 3:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, a bottle of wine, and a blanket or lawn chair. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and Adkins members. Box meals form Lily Pad Cafe in Denton, Maryland, may also be reserved. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please call the Arboretum directly at 410-634-2847 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.
Weather-related updates and more information about Romeo & Juliet may be had by calling 410 690 3165, or by visiting www.shoreshakespeare.com.
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nicola wolcott says
I want ( very much) to see a performance of R and J. I cannot get to Adkins Arboreteum. I think that other performances in Easton MD are scheduled. Please let me now details of further performances. Where do you advertise??? Thankyou. PS Why not put more on your web site???