Rowayton, CT (April 29, 2024) – Shakespeare on the Sound will celebrate its 28th summer season with a very unique production of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare, directed by Claire Karpen. Performances will begin on Wednesday, June 12 and continue through Sunday, June 30 at Pinkney Park (177 Rowayton Avenue) in Norwalk, CT. Opening Night is Saturday, June 15 at 7pm. For more info www.shakespeareonthesound.org.
Shakespeare's iconic star-crossed lovers’ passion and defiance traverse violence and foolish hatred in this enduring and cautionary tale of forbidden love, feuding households, and fateful consequences. Since its first performance in the mid 1590’s the story of Romeo and Juliet is a timeless testament to the power of love over hate.
“One thing that struck me about Romeo and Juliet is how young they are - and the passion, vibrancy, and defiance that comes with youth,” says director Claire Karpen. “These kids have hopes and dreams that are chafing against a world fractured by mistakes inherited from the previous generation. To capture that teenage electricity, set it in tension with a crumbling world, and honor the rich and beautiful history of the play itself, we came up with this concept: six students trespass in the ruins of a church to engage in a clandestine ritual, the retelling of Romeo and Juliet. As they flirt, tease, fight and fall in love, they will help us discover the story anew. It will be innovative, immersive, and virtuosic; and it will conjure an experience for the audience that is romantic and thrilling; hilarious and devastating; contemporary and classic. And above all, I hope it can remind us that love remains the ultimate act of defiance.”
The six-member cast includes Kendall Cafaro (Juliet, as cast), Ray Huth (Tybalt, as cast), Noah Michal (Lady Capulet, as cast), Jahsiah Mussig (Mercutio, as cast), Jater Webb (Romeo, as cast), and Amelia Windom (Nurse, as cast).
The creative team is Brian Prather (set design), Jamie Roderick lighting design), Grier Coleman (costume design), Chad Rains (sound design), Tommy Rose (properties), Sean Fletcher Griffin (fight director), and Amaal Saifudeen (intimacy director) and Malia Robbins-Zust (technical director). Aaron Simms is Managing and Producing Director. The production stage manager is Lauren Jackson. The assistant stage manager is Abba Wilson.
Romeo & Juliet will be presented from June 12-June 30. The performance schedule and ticketing options are:
EVENING PERFORMANCES
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 7pm
General admission tickets are $25 for adults, and $10 for seniors over 65 and students, $5 children 12 and under.
"1597" MATINEE PEFORMANCES
Saturday, June 15 at 1pm
Saturday, June 22 at 1pm
Saturday, June 29 at 1pm
In honor of the year Romeo and Juliet was published, general admission tickets to matinee performances will cost only $15.97, $10 for seniors over 65 and students, $5 for children 12 and under.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL SHAKESPEARE
Tuesday Performances at 7pm
General admission tickets to Tuesday evening performances on June 18 & 25 are “Pay What You-Will” to create access for everyone! Suggested donation amounts are $25 for adults, and $10 for seniors over 65 and students, $5 for children 12 and under.
For General Admission tickets, blankets/chairs will NOT be provided, however, you are encouraged to bring your own!
Tickets for all performances can be purchased in advance, either online here, by phone at 203-957-1006, or day-of in Pinkney Park.