Shakespeare's R&J
Beaumont Studios (Vancouver, Canada)CLASSICAL THEATRE IN CONTEMPORARY FORM
SHAKESPEARE’S R&J
Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Joe Calarco
Directed by Jack Paterson
Mad Duck Theatre Collective (Vancouver, Canada)
Press
“…superb…utterly compelling…amazing ensemble …Shakespeare’s R&J truly soars with loves light wings.”
Peter Birnie, Vancouver Sun
“No frills, all the thrills…it’s like knowing the play for the first time…This is the magic of theatre.”
Jerry Wasserman, The Province
“This may be the sweetest Juliet I have ever seen…Never have the sonnets resonated so beautifully…Paterson’s direction is sharp and tight making this production as moving as any Romeo and Juliet I’ve seen.”
Jo Ledingham, The Courier
About
Joe Calarco’s all male adaptation of Romeo and Juliet was produced on the Vancouver stage in response to the Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statements opposing same sex marriage. With nothing but a four actors and a piece of red cloth, the production celebrated youth, imagination and the power of theatre in a intimate space.
Creative Team
Featuring: Jason Emanuel*as Student 1 (Romeo, etc.), Daryl King as Student 2 (Juliet, Benvolio, Friar John, etc.), Omari Newton* as Student 3 (Mercutio, Lady Capulet, Friar Laurence, etc.) and Josh Drebit* as Student 4 (Tybalt, Nurse, Balthazar, etc.)
Stage Management by Susan Currie | Set Design by Al Frisk | Costume Design by Moira Fentum | Lighting Design by Darren Boquist
* Members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
Awards, Nominations & Notables
Critic Choices:
- The Vancouver Courier: Top Theatre Productions of 2006
- Nominated for Best Live Performance Award – Xtra West
Recipient of:
- Vancouverplays.com Play of the Month Award
Jessie Richardson Award Nominations:
- Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor: Josh Drebit
- Outstanding Direction: Jack Paterson
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