(re)Discover Theatre Presents FAREWELL MY FRIEND

Farewell My Friend: The Tragic Romance of Star-Crossed Lovers plunges audiences into an immersive world of fated love. As you travel through multiple rooms, your exploration of the paralleled tragedies Romeo & Juliet and Tristan & Iseult begins to unfold. Discover secret plots, become exposed to raw, inner truths, and share an intimate connection with the characters. Using an equal blend of Shakespeare's text and devised movement, Farewell My Friend activates an expansive new perspective on well-known stories that resonate through time and transcend language.

At the forefront of the immersive theatre movment in Chicago, (re)discover theatre creates a special experience for audience members by interweaving the tales of Romeo & Juliet and Tristan & Iseult. Audience members may choose to follow the linear story of one character or follow their heart and explore the full story from the view of various characters. Farewell My Friend blends moments of intimate one-on-one experiences with the expansive expression of dance. It defines immersive theatre in a whole new way through the use original composition to lift Shakespeare's text. The physically charged experience is sure to keep you on your toes and merits a second (or third) viewing to see even more of the intricate world created.

Farewell My Friend: The Tragic Romance of Star-Crossed Lovers features a cast of seventeen, including Tara Bouldrey as Juliet, Raj Bond as Romeo, Karissa J. Murrell Myers as Iseult, and Zachary Schley as Tristan. The creative team is led by directors Janet Howe and Matt Wills, with set design by Brandin Hurley, costume design by Virginia Swift Varland and original music by Joshua Wentz. The full cast and creative team can be found here: http://rediscovertheatre.com/farewell-my-friend/

Tickets and further details at: http://rediscovertheatre.com/farewell-my-friend/
General Admission $25