The cast and creative team of the Shakespeare on the Sound production of Romeo and Juliet met the press Thursday, June 7 at Roundabout Rehearsal Studios. The production will be performed June 26-July 8 in Greenwich, CT, July 18-July 29 in Rowayton, CT.
Artistic Director Joanna Settle directs the production, which includes Ali Ahn (Juliet), David Cale (Friar), Matt Citron (Mercutio), Will Cohn (Benvolio), William Jackson Harper (Romeo), Rachael Holmes (Lady Capulet/Tybalt), Damian Lemar Hudson (Singer/Paris), Chinasa Ogbuagu (Nurse),and Tony Torn (Capulet).
As previously reported, Stew and Heidi Rodewald will create all-new music and songs for Shakespeare on the Sound’s production, which is conceived as a dinner party among eight friends ho have an annual tradition of reading a Shakespeare play on a gorgeous summer’s night.
The production features set design by Laura Jellinek, costume design by Tilly Grimes, lighting design by Keith Parham, sound system design by Jessica Paz, sound design by Obadiah Eaves, and choreography by David Neumann.
Admission is free of charge. Click here for more information on Romeo and Juliet.