Shakespeare's R & J - Department of Theatre

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November 10

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Byron Theatre

November 9

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Byron Theatre

November 8

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Byron Theatre

November 7

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Byron Theatre

Audience: Alumni,  Current Student,  Faculty,  Prospective Student,  Staff

Set in a strict Catholic boarding shool, the play follows four students who secretly perform the forbidden text of Romeo and Juliet. Societal rules and roles dissolve as they explore the depths of the story and characters. Perceptions and understanding are turned upside-down as the fun of play-acting turns serious, and the words and meanings begin to hit home. Throughout the reading, the four students grapple with their own emerging identities and desires, challenging societal norms and authority figures in the process.

Written by Joe Calarco
Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree

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