Written by
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Penny Metropulos
Presented in 2010/11 by
The Acting Company in association
with The Guthrie Theater
Scott McKowen
Directed by Penny Metropulos
Shakespeare's iconic romantic tragedy of innocent young lovers falling victim to family hatred and cruel destiny... swords clash, everlasting love is promised and a treacherous sleeping potion is swallowed in the greatest love story of all time. Young love has never been so delightful or as dangerous as in this stirring new production.
Evoking the lyricism of Shakespeare's sonnets, Romeo and Juliet exquisitely embodies the brief joy of youthful passion and ecstasy. Timeless and deeply moving, they love each other passionately as only teenagers can while their families' mutual disdain and prejudice lead to revenge and an irreversible fate. Directed by Penny Metropulos from Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Actors appearing in photos above: Alejandro Rodriguez, Ray Chapman, Kaliswa Brewster, Elizabeth Stahlmann, Sid Solomon, Ben Rosenbaum. Photos by Paul Kolnik.
Educational
2010/11 Guide: Romeo and Juliet
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Kaliswa Brewster
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors (10-11), Romeo and Juliet (10-11). Training: American Conservatory Theater (MFA).
Ray Chapman
The Acting Company: Julius Caesar, The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet.
Elizabeth Grullon
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: University of MN (BFA), Globe Theater Education, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Internship, London International School of Performing Arts.
Whitney Hudson
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors (10-11), Romeo and Juliet (10-11). Training: University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Actor Training Program (BFA).
Jonathan C. Kaplan
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: Stanford University.
Jason McDowell-Green
The Acting Company: Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors. Director: Be The Dog, Waiting For Lefty, The Duck Pond. Training: Boston University, LAMDA.
Stephen Pilkington
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: Northern Illinois University (MFA), Moscow Art Theater, Shakespeare and Company, The National Theater of Romania.
Alejandro Rodriguez
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: Juilliard.
Benjamin Rosenbaum
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: University of Minnesota (BFA), Guthrie Theater Actor Training Program.
John Skelley
The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Actor Training Program (BFA).
Jamie Smithson
The Acting Company: Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors. Training: Rutgers University (MFA), Mason Gross School of the Arts.
Sid Solomon
The Acting Company: Julius Caesar, The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet. Training: University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Actor Training Program (BFA); High School of Performing Arts, New York.
Elizabeth Stahlmann
The Acting Company: Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors. Training: University of MN (BFA).