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Faction of Fools to Present A Commedia Romeo and Julliet

Commedia dell’Arte theatre company Faction of Fools will continue its 2011-2012 season with A Commedia Romeo and Julliet. Matthew R. Wilson will direct the production, to play the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint, January 12-February 4, 2012.

Based on Shakespeare’s familiar original story of star-crossed lovers, the producion will draw heavily on the conventions of Commedia dell’Arte, including in its masks and physical characterizations.

The cast of five includes Gwen Grastorf, Drew Kopas, Toby Mulford, Paul Reisman, and Eva Wilhelm. The creative team is comprised of Daniel Flint (scenic design) and Lynly Saunders (costume design).

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