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!
From the Albany Times-Union:
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.
From BerkshireFineArts.com:
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.
William Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy Romeo and Juliet kicks off our 2009-10 Play On! Season in just one week! Check out the photos below, or the video preview here.
You can see Romeo and Juliet in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre from May 21 through June 7. See it as part of the Shakespeare Season Seat and save $49!
If you’re looking for something to tide you over before the new season begins, have a listen to this Roundtable interview with Artistic Director Tina Packer and Company actor Elizabeth Aspenlieder which aired a few weeks ago.
Tina and Elizabeth discuss the upcoming season titles, returning to Shakespeare & Company’s creative roots and Joe Donahue’s wish to be Tina Packer when he grows up. Listen below or visit WAMC’s website.
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Dear Friends,
You will love what we have in store for 2009/2010. After planning 32 seasons, I can positively say this is the most daring, powerful, impassioned line up that we have ever brought to stage. I turn the Artistic Director reins (or is it a whip?) over to Tony Simotes at the close of 2009, so I am especially keen in making this a thunderous season.
In the face of today’s economic climate, I am especially proud to say that Shakespeare & Company is standing firm and fast on our mission to bring the raw power of Shakespeare’s language and important modern voices to more audiences and keep tickets affordable to everyone.
EDIT: Tickets are now available for purchase online! The Box Office will begin taking phone orders Thursdays and Fridays from 11am-5pm, beginning March 12th. Stay tuned to our website for further Box Office Hours.
(Shakespeare & Company Members may purchase tickets over the phone this week—Thursday & Friday only—by calling 413-637-1199 ext 305).
This will be a season of ‘life laid bare’ and costs kept spare. Our shows will be simple, stripped down and sparingly beautiful, but we are doing more, performing more, playing more than ever before. Shakespeare & Company is not shrinking back. We will play on! I hope you’ll be play on with us. Join us for Shakespeare, and new voices. Music, clowning and spontaneity across our meadow and stages. More dialogue, discovery and delight for all!
Tina Packer
Founding Artistic Director
Our 2009-2010 brochure will be hitting your mailbox within the next several weeks. Make sure your mailing address is up to date by logging into OvationTix and clicking on “My Account”.
Continue reading ‘Play On! The 2009-2010 Season Announced’
Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare & Company’s 2009 educational tour, has begun its journey to schools and venues across New England (plus New York and New Jersey). The seven-member cast of education artists will perform the show over 70 times in over 60 communities, for over 200 schools. The cast includes Benjamin Brinton, Paul D’Agostino, Kaitlin Henderson, Alyssa Hughlett, Kelley Johnston, Sean Kazarian, and Daniel Kurtz. Check out the video preview, and mark your calendars for the Tour’s May 8 finale in Founders’ Theatre.
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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!
