The Reedy Point Players present William Shakespeare's, Romeo + Juliet, directed by the award winning director, Erin Miller. This will be a modern version of the play, taking place in 2018 New York City, while the Shakespearian language will remain the same.
This classic story of Romeo + Juliet is about a long feud between the Montague and the Capulet families. Their rivalry disrupts New York City as Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love with each other.The two defy expectations from their family as they enter a secret marriage and chaos erupts soon afterwards....
Please be advised, this production of Romeo & Juliet does have simulated violence. May not be appropriate for children.
CAST:
GUNNAR FUNK as Romeo Montague
GINA VELARDI as Juliet Capulet
MATTHEW LOVLIE as Father Laurence
GAIL WAGNER as Angelica
PATRICK RUEGSEGGER as Lord Capulet
KEVIN AUSTRA as Mercutio
RUTH BRITTAIN as Lady Capulet
JEFF FENTRESS as Benvolio
MAX O'NEILL as Tybalt
SAM VERNOOY as Paris / Gregory
SAM DRESSLER as Peter / Sampson
LISA CORUZZI as Mayor
KEN GUERINO as Lord Montague
LISA VELARDI as Lady Montague
Performances:
August 24 & 25 at 8 PM
August 26 at 2 PM
August 31 at 8 PM
September 1 at 8 PM