WHERE
The Curtain Theater (Google Map)
7400 Coldwater Canyon Drive
Austin, Texas 78730
WHEN
May 23 - June 9, 2024
Thur-Sun @ 8:00 pm
Free Shakespeare at the Curtain Theatre is made possible by a grant from The University of Austin.
ROMEO AND JULIET
Directed by Ann CiccolellA
Austin Shakespeare, in conjunction with the University of Austin, presents Shakespeare’s classic love story, Romeo and Juliet.
This legendary love story will be told in a new way! Set in the 1930’s with inspiration from the period crime drama Peaky Blinders, this production will also include music (both live and recorded) from the mid 20th century as well as the 1930’s.
Also crediting University of Austin President Dr. Pano Kanelos for supporting the production, “Not everyone knows there is a replica of an Elizabethan theater in Austin on the shores of Lake Austin. We’re excited to be able to present our professional production in this unique setting.”
- Ann Ciccolella, Artistic Director
This year represents the 38th year that Austin Shakespeare has presented Free Shakespeare in the Park to the Austin community — this year being Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Curtain due to the current construction around and renovation to Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park.
“It’s an honor and privilege to be a part of what continues to make this city such a unique place to live and create. We love sharing this ‘old Austin’ tradition with everyone – whether they’ve lived here since the ‘70s or moved here seven months ago.”
- Ann Ciccolella, Artistic Director
CAST
Romeo and Juliet will feature 18 actors. Alumni of the company include Helyn Rain Messenger and Dane Parker as Romeo and Juliet; Emily Green as Nurse, Pablo Muñoz-Evers as Tybalt, Michael Morse as Mercutio, Shelby Davenport as the Friar, Isaac Howell as Lord Capulet, and Darby Williams and Zach Barrett as Sampson and Gregory. New to the company are Kirk Barbera, Justin Heller, Michael Costilla, Michael Morse, Divine Ntomchukwu, Peter Young Woo Lee, Cooper Reed Feagan, Chelsea Manasseri, and Laura D’Eramo.
Creative Team
Romeo & Juliet is directed by Ann Ciccolella. Light and scenic design by Patrick W. Anthony; costume design by Cecelia Gay; sound design by Dawson McLeod, properties design by Elizabeth Tyson, choreography by Toni Bravo, and fight choreography and intimacy coordination by Tobie Minor.