Theatre Lunatico’s Shoebox Shakespeare presents Romeo and Juliet 

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Michael Barr

“One of the best interpretations of Romeo and Juliet that I’ve ever seen.”
– Audience member

“See Theatre Lunatico’s modern riff on ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ It’s terrific!”
– Lynne Stevens, Theatrius

Two teenagers discover the kind of love that changes their world—but in a world violently polarized, the love that eternally binds them might also destroy them. Theatre Lunatico’s Shoebox Shakespeare Series presents ROMEO AND JULIET. 

Under the direction of core company member Michael Barr, experience the exhilaration and intimacy of live Shakespeare at La Val’s Subterranean Theater. Sparks ignite and swords clash as young love blossoms and old hates corrode. Our tender heroes are forced to live on the thrilling edge of passion and danger, blurring the lines between both. This ROMEO AND JULIET will be an evening to remember for anyone who’s ever been desperately, fiercely in love!

The ensemble cast includes Rachel Brown, Devon deGroot, Shane Fahy, James Paul Gregory, Christian Jimenez, Shawn Oda, Lauri Smith, Elana Swartz, and Umut Yalcinkaya.

I was completely drawn in anew. Fabulous production and truly incredible cast pulling it off. Run, don’t walk.”
– Audience member

Creative Team:
Director: Michael Barr
Set Designer: Umut Yalcinkaya
Stage Manager: Éssa Vilanue
Costume Designer: Tara Blau Smollen
Dance Choregrapher: Jordan Beck
Fight Choreographer: Gendell Hing-Hernandez
Intimacy Choreographer: Bessie Zolno
Producers: Michael Barr & Tara Blau Smollen
Lighting Design: Francesca Berlow
Sound Design: Michael Barr

Photos above by Robin Jackson. Photos below by Eileen Fisher.