In this touring production of Shakespeare’s classic for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, two star-crossed souls collide and fall fast in love, only to take their own lives in a tragic twist of fate. This music-driven, 90-minute production features heightened theatricality and original alt-rock anthems that will engage audiences and bring a fresh perspective to a familiar story. Narrated by Benvolio, an unsuccessful peacemaker, Romeo and Juliet is a lesson in loss, destiny, loyalty – and most importantly, love.

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Emma Went

Costume Design: Charlotte Palmer-Lane

Scenic and Prop Design: Yi-Hsuan Ma

Composer: Ray Duncan

Featuring: Nettie Chickering, Liam Gerard, Tania Kass, Ty Lane, Naiya McCalla, Sophia Metcalf and Reagan Tankersley

Stage Manager: Ali Walensky

Fight Director: Dan Renkin

Movement Director: Kelsey Burns