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William Shakespeare’s beloved tale of star-crossed lovers, their hot-headed friends, and the adults who lead them astray returns to the SPT Youth Program. Six [free] performances March 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9 at the historic Bathhouse Theater on Green Lake. Donations are encouraged, and go to support SPT’s Youth Scholarship Fund.

ABOUT ROMEO AND JULIET
The Houses of Montague and Capulet have long been embroiled in a bitter conflict until fate drives two innocents from either faction into one another’s arms. Forced to keep their love hidden from their warring families, Romeo and Juliet marry in secret and pray their love will cool the familial conflict. But time moves too fast for the teens, and their parents and mentors lay plans too big to succeed. "Our ensemble has had some awesome conversations about what makes a tragedy,” says director Shana Bestock. “The shootings at Sandy Hook have given us all new insight into the definition of tragedy as young life cut short. This youth ensemble is passionately engaged with questions of responsibility and culpability, as well as giddy over the possibilities of love and romance. We’ve discovered this play isn't a play full of sadness, but of vitality and impetuousness misplaced.”

ABOUT SPT’S YOUTH PROGRAM
“For me, the fact that these young people are actually putting on productions, rather than just playing games or engaging in imaginary play, makes the experience incredibly meaningful.” –SPT Parent Come see why Seattle Public Theater’s Youth Program is so often praised for its ability to transcend traditional expectations of "Children’s Theater" with exciting theatrical experiences for the whole community. ROMEO AND JULIET performances

Friday, March 1 @ 7pm

Saturday, March 2 @ 7pm

Sunday, March 3 @ 2pm

Friday, March 8 @ 7pm

Saturday March 9 @ 2pm & 7pm.

Directed by Shana Bestock,ROMEO AND JULIET features the acting talents of: Anna Klein, Annika Prichard, Charlie Tadlock, Chloe Swedberg, Finn Calvert, Gabe Airth, Ingamar Christophersen, Julia Marshall, Julia Schoemig, Kayla Brooks, Laura Rude, Mitzi Adler-Wachter, Nate Mascis, Nora Hammen, Oscar Loveless, Rowan Calvert, Skylar Tibbetts and Zoe Evans-Agnew with Fight Choreography by Gordon Carpenter, Sound Design by Eleri Roberts, Lighting by Rose Albrecht, Props by Rachel Rosenbloom with Jamie Blue as Stage Manager, Aliza Cosgrove as Assistant Stage Manager and Eileen MacDonald on Running Crew.

ABOUT SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER – INTIMATE. UNIQUE. LOCAL.
Seattle Public Theater (SPT) is a mid-size, 501 (c) 3 non-profit professional theater on the shores
of Green Lake. Specializing in main stage theater and youth theater education, SPT is dedicated to creating community through the performing arts.