Independent Shakespeare Company Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, 4/4-5/3

Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), presenters of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, announce a new opening date for its adaptation of Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET, directed by Independent Shakespeare Co.'s Artistic Director Melissa Chalsma. ROMEO & JULIET will preview on Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5 at 7:30pm; Sunday, April 6 at 2:00pm and Thursday, April 10 at 7:30pm and will NOW OPEN on Friday, April 11 at 7:30pm and perform through Saturday, May 3 at the Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio in the Atwater Crossing Arts + Innovation Complex, 3191 Casitas Ave., #168 in Atwater Village.

The most famous love story of all time gets an athletic and imaginative staging in this new adaptation that incorporates dynamic choreography and visually rich design. Eight multitalented performers tell the story of adolescent bliss spinning out of control by combining the textual clarity ISC is known for with spirited and lyrical movement. This production is 90 minutes long and features Erika Soto and Nikhil Pai in the title roles.

Comments Independent Shakespeare Co.'s Artistic Director Melissa Chalsma, "We'll be using the experimental opportunity provided by our Studio to explore how movement and stage craft helps us tell the story of Romeo & Juliet in an immediate and actor-driven way. The actors will be involved in every aspect of what the audience sees, from manipulating the lighting to creating the live sounds."

ROMEO & JULIET will preview on Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5 at 7:30pm; Sunday, April 6 at 2:00pm and Thursday, April 10 at 7:30pm and will NOW OPEN on Friday, April 11 at 7:30pm and perform through Saturday, May 3 at the Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio in the Atwater Crossing Arts + Innovation Complex, 3191 Casitas Ave., #168 in Atwater Village, 90039. Free, ample lot and street parking.

Opens Friday, April 11. Regular performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2pm. Closes Saturday, May 3.

Special student matinees are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from April 8 - 30.

Tickets are $20; $15 for Students. For tickets, please call (818) 710-6306 or buy online at www.iscla.org

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