Shakespeare’s R&J
Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Joe Calarco
Directed by Jack Paterson
“…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
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 Actor’s Equity Association or U.B.C.P.
Awards & Nominations:
The Vancouver Courier: Top Theatre Productions of 2006
Vancouverplays.com: Play of the Month
Jessie Richardson Award Nominations:
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor: Josh Drebit
Outstanding Direction: Jack Paterson
