Jo Twiss News

With one of the most recognizable titles in the world, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is often obscured by its own renown. 'It's the play we all think we know,' says Patrick Mulcahy, PSF producing artistic director. 'We see a few productions that often fail to measure up to the play itself, maybe the Zefferilli film, and we think we're done with Romeo & Juliet,' he says. Yet, even after performing in three professional productions and teaching the play for 20 years, Mulcahy found himself surprised during auditions four months ago. 'There were a few moments where I heard lines I had never heard before, or got an insight from something an actor did that was new to me.

With one of the most recognizable titles in the world, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is often obscured by its own renown. 'It's the play we all think we know,' says Patrick Mulcahy, PSF producing artistic director. 'We see a few productions that often fail to measure up to the play itself, maybe the Zefferilli film, and we think we're done with Romeo & Juliet,' he says. Yet, even after performing in three professional productions and teaching the play for 20 years, Mulcahy found himself surprised during auditions four months ago. 'There were a few moments where I heard lines I had never heard before, or got an insight from something an actor did that was new to me.

With one of the most recognizable titles in the world, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is often obscured by its own renown. 'It's the play we all think we know,' says Patrick Mulcahy, PSF producing artistic director. 'We see a few productions that often fail to measure up to the play itself, maybe the Zefferilli film, and we think we're done with Romeo & Juliet,' he says. Yet, even after performing in three professional productions and teaching the play for 20 years, Mulcahy found himself surprised during auditions four months ago. 'There were a few moments where I heard lines I had never heard before, or got an insight from something an actor did that was new to me.

Bristol Riverside Theatre will end the Philadelphia premiere of Up by Bridget Carpenter, April 4. Directed by BRT Artistic Director Keith Baker, the ensemble cast features Kyle Driggs, Michelle Eugene, Laura C. Giknis, Benjamin Lloyd, Jonathan Silver, and Jo Twiss.

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the Philadelphia premiere of Up by Bridget Carpenter, running March 16-April 4. Directed by BRT Artistic Director Keith Baker, the ensemble cast features Kyle Driggs, Michelle Eugene, Laura C. Giknis, Benjamin Lloyd, Jonathan Silver, and Jo Twiss.

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the Philadelphia premiere of Up by Bridget Carpenter, running March 16-April 4. Directed by BRT Artistic Director Keith Baker, the ensemble cast features Kyle Driggs, Michelle Eugene, Laura C. Giknis, Benjamin Lloyd, Jonathan Silver, and Jo Twiss.

Bristol Riverside Theatre will open its 2008-2009 season with the Philadelphia area premiere of The Spitfire Grill by James Valcq (music and book) and Fred Alley (lyrics).

John MacDonald & Maggie Maes will present LIGHTS & MUSIC, written by PATRICK CERVANTES LETTERII & directed by JEREMY QUINN.

John MacDonald & Maggie Maes will present LIGHTS & MUSIC, written by PATRICK CERVANTES LETTERII & directed by JEREMY QUINN.