2013-2014 Season
Romeo and Juliet
Jan 17th - Feb 9th, 2014
Spencer Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Eric Rosen
Romeo and Juliet is a co-production with UMKC Theatre, with generous support from the Hall Family Foundation
Passion. Romance. Violence. Vengeance. Despair. Death. Love. Romeo and Juliet transcends all centuries. A tale of dangerous rivalries and star-crossed lovers, Shakespeare’s most thrilling and romantic play is a masterpiece of poetry and emotion. In the midst of a bloody feud, fragile love unfolds. Defying their warring families and their closest friends, two young lovers risk everything to be together. With stunning visuals and daring swordplay, this production will inspire and enthuse audiences of all ages.
Appropriate for ages 9 & up.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation,
a national program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Select Your Performance Below!
Cast
| Zachary Andrews | Mercutio, Gregory |
| David Castellani | Lord Capulet |
| David Fritts | Lord Montague, Friar John |
| Shanna Jones | Ensemble, Balthazar, Chorus 2, u/s Nurse |
| Merle Moores* | Nurse |
| Rusty Sneary* | Benvolio |
| Ted Swetz | Friar, Chorus |
| Cheryl Weaver* |
Lady Capulet
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| Edwin Brown III+ | Servantman, Sampson, Petrucio, Apothecary, Chorus I, Ensemble |
| Jamie Dufault+ | Romeo |
| Antonio Glass+ | Prince, Ensemble |
| Laura Jacobs+ | Lady Montague, Chorus III, Ensemble, u/s Lady Capulet |
| Michael Pauley+ | Tybalt |
| Courtney Salvage+ | Juliet |
| Vincent Wagner+ |
Paris, Abraham, Ensemble
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| Katie Hall | Supernumerary |
| Frank Oakley III | Supernumerary |
*Denotes Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
+Denotes students in the UMKC Theatre Programic
Artistic Staff
| Eric Rosen | Director |
| Kyle Hatley | Associate Director |
| Chip Miller | Associate Director |
| Chase Brock | Choreographer |
| Jack Magaw | Scenic Designer |
| Victor En Yu Tan | Lighting Designer |
| Shara Abvabi | Asst. Lighting Designer |
| Lindsay W. Davis | Costume Designer |
| Lauren Gaston | Costume Designer |
| Tom Mardikes | Sound Designer |
| Andre Pluess | Composer |
| John Wilson | Fight Director |
| Ryan McIntire | Asst. Fight Director |
An Inside Look at the Costumes of Romeo and Juliet
A conversation with Lindsay Davis and Lauren Gaston, co-costume designers for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Romeo and Juliet. The show runs Jan. 17-Feb. 9. Sign up for our e-news for a chance to win two tickets, above.