Romeo and Juliet, which plays just one more weekend in the Bernstein Theatre, has received several excellent notices. Directed by Jonathan Croy, the production is a fresh and vibrant take on Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy, fresh from a sold-out New England Tour. Get tickets now!
Director Jonathan Croy’s nimble reduction of the play begins frantically, with an almost punk rock energy that is maintained at pitch throughout much of the show by his young cast.
From the North Adams Transcript/Advocate Weekly:
This energy is dynamic rather than funny, human instead of comical. The anger, lust and joy are brought to bear in a brisk, light way, just as they might happen in real life rather than on a classical stage.
It is surely that incredible energy which is most remarkable about this high spirited and even manic production. They chase each other around the stage in madcap fight scenes with a lot of physical humor in the acting. You are exhausted keeping up with them.
