Romeo & Juliet: A Theatre LILA Invention at Theatre LILA
Dates: (3/13/2019 - 3/17/2019 )
Theatre LILA |
201 State Street
Madison,WI 53703
Phone: 608-258-4141
Tickets: $39 adults, $25 students
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Love is love. But what if your first true love was someone you’d been told to hate? And what if your first love was someone of the same gender? Both are forbidden. And yet. . . undeniable.
Theatre LILA’s diverse cast of actors will explore — and explode— Shakespeare’s poetry, re-imagining it through movement and music to create an unforgettable, immersive theatre experience. This dual language (Spanish and English) re-invention of the classic tale is designed for the next generation of young lovers. Themes of tolerance, forgiveness, love, religion, violence, racism and homophobia are at the core of this adaptation.
Directed by Theatre LILA Artistic Director Jessica Lanius, the production features original music by GW Rodriguez, choreography by AJ Juarez, and the performances of Michael Herold, Clare Haden, Peter Hunt, and Jessica Jane Witham. The roles of Romeo and Juliet will be played by Kelsey Rodriguez and HJ Farr.
News About Romeo & Juliet: A Theatre LILA Invention at Theatre LILA
Love Is Love In Theatre Presents LILA's Reimagined ROMEO & JULIET
March 14, 2019Love is love. This was true for Romeo and Juliet - as they were originally conceived by William Shakespeare - as two young lovers from rival families in Renaissance Italy. It is equally true with Theatre LILA's bold new adaptation, featuring two young women who fall in love, despite the differences in their backgrounds. The Capulets are an affluent, racially-blended, Afro-Latino family, while the Montagues are a middle-class, white family. Featuring both English and Spanish languages; original music, movement, and dance; and the poetry of Shakespeare; Romeo & Juliet: A Theatre LILA Invention will be presented as a world premiere at Overture Center for the Arts, March 14 - 17, 2019.
Love Is Love In Theatre Presents LILA's Reimagined ROMEO & JULIET
December 07, 2018Love is love. This was true for Romeo and Juliet - as they were originally conceived by William Shakespeare - as two young lovers from rival families in Renaissance Italy. It is equally true with Theatre LILA's bold new adaptation, featuring two young women who fall in love, despite the differences in their backgrounds. The Capulets are an affluent, racially-blended, Afro-Latino family, while the Montagues are a middle-class, white family. Featuring both English and Spanish languages; original music, movement, and dance; and the poetry of Shakespeare; Romeo & Juliet: A Theatre LILA Invention will be presented as a world premiere at Overture Center for the Arts, March 14 - 17, 2019.
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Theatre LILA is at 201 State Street, Madison, WI.
Collaboration. Invention. Outreach. To create inventive new works and bring transformational theatre experiences to our diverse community. To collaborate with schools and non-profit organizations to bring theatre-based educational opportunities to students and adults in our community. To provide space to rigorously explore original ideas and assist in the development of local professional performers and teaching artists.
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