Shakespeare's R & J November 3, 2006

"Electrifying. R & J is a gem, the most inventive re-imagining of a classic in years." – Wall Street Journal

"…a vibrant, hot-blooded new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet." – New York Times

MD Theatre Co-op presents an all-male cast in the critically-acclaimed Shakespeare’s R&J.

Set in a repressive Catholic boarding school, Joe Calarco’s exciting re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet centres on four boys secretly performing the classic love story at night, out of sight of their masters. This process of enacting the forbidden text shatters the boundaries of their world, forcing them to confront the sexual tensions, anger and love that lie below the surface of their relationships.

For the audience it provides a thrilling new context to appreciate one of the theatre’s most beloved texts. As enacted by the four young men in Shakespeare’s R&J, the world’s most famous love story lives with new energy and passion.

Critically acclaimed in both London and New York, the play reinvigorates the Romeo and Juliet story with its simplicity and intimacy. With only four actors playing all the parts on a bare stage it is a celebration of the raw power of theatre to engage, provoke and inspire.

The cast includes Jason Emanuel (Jessie Award nominee – Titus Andronicus), Chris Fassbender (3-time Sterling Award Winner), Omari Newton (Les Masques Award winner) and Josh Drebit (3-time Jessie Nominee). It is directed by Jack Paterson (winner Ray Michals Award for his work on Titus Andronicus & Julius Caesar) with set design by Al Frisk, costume design by Moira Fentum and lighting design by Darren Boquist. Susan Currie is the stage manager.

Pay What You Can Previews on November 3, 4 & 5

Tickets: $18/$20 Wed – Sat;
Tues. & Sun. - 1/2 price
Advanced tickets available at Biz Books (302 W. Cordova).
For reservations and info call 604.341.9706

Official Website: http://www.indiespirit.ca