Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Amy Penne
Romeo and Juliet get a sharp, contemporary twist in this bold reimagining set in present-day Central Illinois. The Montagues and Capulets come from different corners of a divided landscape—one rooted in rural values, the other shaped by polished suburban life. When their children fall in love across a widening cultural and political gulf, the consequences are swift and shattering. Drawing from the vitality of Shakespeare’s First Folio, this production uncovers surprising rhythms and rarely-seen moments to breathe new life into the familiar tragedy. It’s Romeo and Juliet for our fractured times—with poetry, passion, and the desperate hope that love can still rewrite the ending.
Venue: Harold and Jean Miner Theatre
Cast List
Prince Escalus: Lincoln Machula
County Paris: Aarya Mehta
Montague: John Tilford
Lord Capulet: Tony Curtis
Lady Capulet: Susan Curtis
Romeo: Douglas Malcolm
Juliet: Kimmy Schofield
Mercutio: Reece Griffin
Benvolio: Nolan J. Rice
Tybalt: Braedon Arnett
Friar Laurence: Isaac Klimasmith
Nurse: Rebecca Strom
Chief Watchman + Apothecary: Mike O'Brien
Abraham+: Yeshua Harris
Sampson+: Jessica Hamilton
Gregory+: Ashley Buck
Peter+: Huck Collins
Rating: Teen
Rated Teen for adult language and content
Tickets: Adult $20 | Student/Youth/Senior/Veteran $15 | Opening night is half-price of an adult ticket ($10)
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