Shakespeare's R&J, written by Joe Calarco and directed by J. Cody Spellman

From May 8 through the 10th, a “vibrant, hot-blooded” (The New York Times) adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet comes to the City Theatre Mainstage, blurring the line between dreams and reality. Bringing Calarco’s script to life is J. Cody Spellman, director for theatre and film, currently pursuing an MFA as a John Wells Directing Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University. Shakespeare’s R&J follows four boys living under strict rules, including what they can and cannot read. In an act of defiance and curiosity, they begin to act out the forbidden play, Romeo and Juliet, amongst themselves. What starts as playful experimentation – assigning roles, improvising costumes from school uniforms – quickly becomes something deeper. Through Shakespeare’s language, the boys reveal hidden desires and vulnerabilities among themselves. By the end, the students face a choice: retreat into silence – or take control of their own voices. In a world built on control, Shakespeare’s words become an act of resistance. A reminder that the choice to speak – or stay silent – is one we all face. The production, featuring numerous alumni from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, will be hosted by City Theatre, an institution renowned for its focus on bold and contemporary performances. This is a rental event presented by Julia Production, an independent entity not affiliated with City Theatre Company. Spend an evening out of the ordinary - enjoy a show at City Theatre! The bar will be open. ••• The performances will take place according to the following schedule: Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday, May 10 at 2:00 PM Discounts apply: Under 30 tickets: $24 — call the Box Office to reserve. Senior Rush tickets: $28 — available only on the day of the performance, by phone or in person.

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