The Acting Company and the Guthrie Theater present
Romeo & Juliet
by William Shakespeare, directed by James Kerr
Friday, March 5, 2010
9:45 a.m. - Grades 9-12

Sponsored by: Sangamon Schools Credit Union

Different Price: Tickets for Romeo and Juliet are $9. Call the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office for more information.

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Shakespeare’s iconic romantic tragedy of innocent young lovers falling victim to family hatred and cruel destiny... swords clash, everlasting love is promised and a treacherous sleeping potion is swallowed in the greatest love story of all time.  Young love has never been so delightful or as dangerous as in this stirring new production. 

Evoking the lyricism of Shakespeare’s sonnets, Romeo and Juliet exquisitely embodies the brief joy of youthful passion and ecstasy.  Timeless and deeply moving, they love each other passionately as only teenagers can while their families’ mutual disdain and prejudice lead to revenge and an irreversible fate. Directed by James Kerr of London’s National Theatre.

Curriculum Connections

English Language Arts (Literature)
Fine Arts

Program Length: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Teaching Materials Available

Study Guide
Teacher Survey