A stunning production…compelling from beginning to end. This is a perfect moment for this show.
Jared Bowen, GBH
Rudy Pankow (“Outer Banks”) and Emilia Suárez (“Up Here”) lead the cast in A.R.T.’s heart-pounding new production of Romeo and Juliet that features Terrence Mann (Pippin at A.R.T. and on Broadway; Beauty and the Beast on Broadway) as Friar Laurence.
A.R.T. Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director and Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus (Becoming a Man, Jagged Little Pill, Waitress) reunites with two-time Olivier Award winner Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (Jagged Little Pill; Beyoncé at the 2017 Grammy Awards and APESHIT; Madonna’s Celebration tour) to stage Shakespeare’s iconic love story.
This production depicts violence, stabbing, murder, and suicide, and contains haze and strobe lighting. Recommended for ages 13+.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Diane Paulus
Movement Director and Choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Notable dates
Opening Night: 9/5
Member Night: 9/12 at 7:30PM
ASL Interpreted: 9/19 at 7:30PM & 9/22 at 2PM
Audio Described: 9/25 at 7:30PM & 9/29 at 2PM
Open Captioned: 9/25 at 7:30PM & 9/29 at 2PM
Relaxed: 9/29 at 2PM
Production Sponsors
Janet and Irv Plotkin
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Content Key
Language 0 out of 5
Violence 5 out of 5
Sexuality4 out of 5
Substance Use 1 out of 5
Language 0 out of 5
Violence 5 out of 5
Sexuality4 out of 5
Substance Use 1 out of 5
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All Performances (Except SEP 5)
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Take Five invites community members who feel attending theater is financially out of reach or want to take a chance on something new to experience the A.R.T. with a $5 ticket. These tickets are sold out for Romeo and Juliet.
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All Performances (Except SEP 5)
$5 Tickets
Take Five invites community members who feel attending theater is financially out of reach or want to take a chance on something new to experience the A.R.T. with a $5 ticket. These tickets are sold out for Romeo and Juliet.
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Harvard ArtsThursdays
SEP 12 at 7:30PM
Free with RSVP
Free tickets will be available to the performance on September 12 as part of Harvard ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts. An RSVP is required for one or two tickets as space is limited. On the day of the performance, tickets will be distributed at the Loeb Drama Center to the RSVP list on a first-come, first-served basis.
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SEP 12 at 7:30PM
Free with RSVP
Free tickets will be available to the performance on September 12 as part of Harvard ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts. An RSVP is required for one or two tickets as space is limited. On the day of the performance, tickets will be distributed at the Loeb Drama Center to the RSVP list on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Audience Support Resources
We recognize that our productions may unintentionally activate distressing and/or traumatic memories of past experiences in our audience members. These resources are curated by Dr. Charmain Jackman through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens.
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We recognize that our productions may unintentionally activate distressing and/or traumatic memories of past experiences in our audience members. These resources are curated by Dr. Charmain Jackman through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens.
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Essential Question
In what ways do we define our lives through hatred? In what ways do we define our lives through love?
A.R.T. leads with inquiry and asks questions in a spirit of brave curiosity in a never-ending journey of learning and growth. For each production, the creative team, company, and Engagement team develop an Essential Question to guide work in the rehearsal room, onstage, and for engaging with audiences.
Credits
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Creative Team
By
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Diane Paulus
Movement Director and Choreographer
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Scenic Design
Amy Rubin
Costume Design
Emilio Sosa
Lighting Design
Jen Schriever
Sound Design
Daniel Lundberg
Original Music Composed by
Alexandre Dai Castaing
Hair, Wig, & Make-up Design
J. Jared Janas
Fight Consultant
Thomas Schall
Intimacy Coordinator
Lauren Kiele DeLeon
Casting Director
ARC Casting/Duncan Stewart, CSA
Jarrett Reiche
Associate Choreographer
Marc Kimelman
Production Stage Manager
Melissa Chacón
Cast

Lord Capulet
Terence Archie

Lord Capulet
Terence Archie

Prince
Jason Bowen

Prince
Jason Bowen

Nurse
Sharon Catherine Brown

Nurse
Sharon Catherine Brown

Lord Montague, Friar John
Bradley Dean

Lord Montague, Friar John
Bradley Dean

Benvolio
Brandon Dial

Benvolio
Brandon Dial

Paris
Adi Dixit

Paris
Adi Dixit

Understudy for Nurse, Lady Montague, Lady Capulet
Kristian Espiritu

Understudy for Nurse, Lady Montague, Lady Capulet
Kristian Espiritu

Friar Laurence
Terrence Mann

Friar Laurence
Terrence Mann

Lady Montague
Abiola Obatolu

Lady Montague
Abiola Obatolu

Romeo
Rudy Pankow

Romeo
Rudy Pankow

Tybalt
Alex Ross

Tybalt
Alex Ross

Abraham, Peter
Will Savarese

Abraham, Peter
Will Savarese

Understudy for Abraham, Peter
Bernardo Sequeira

Understudy for Abraham, Peter
Bernardo Sequeira

Sampson, Apothecary
Adam Shaukat

Sampson, Apothecary
Adam Shaukat

Mercutio
Clay Singer

Mercutio
Clay Singer

Juliet
Emilia Suárez

Juliet
Emilia Suárez

Understudy for Sampson
Michael Torto

Understudy for Sampson
Michael Torto

Lady Capulet
Nicole Villamil

Lady Capulet
Nicole Villamil
Dack Justiz and Em Nafz are the assistant stage managers.
Five Harvard undergraduate students are working on Romeo and Juliet with support from the Paul M. and Harriet L. Weissman Fellows Fund, administered by Harvard University’s Mignone Center for Career Success: Bernardo Sequeira and Michael Torto (acting), Dree Pallimore (directing), Liz Resner (stage management), and Teddy Tsui-Rosen (sound/