Romeo and Juliet

Director: Emily Grimany Stage Manager: Katie McConnell Fight Choreography: John Tovar, RJ Hagberg

Romeo: Andrew Short Juliet: Bella Marotti Tybalt/Friar: RJ Hagberg Mercutio/Prince: Bandon Saam Benvolio: Hillary Omachel Lady Capulet/Sampson: Kelsey Piche Nurse/Abraham: Rosemarie Erban Female Swing: Jazmine Block-Tersen Male Swing: Matt Elenteny

Presenting a forty-minute rendition of Romeo and Juliet, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival's touring group "Bard in a Box" performed at more than twelve schools of varying ages. All props and costumes fit into a single box, which traveled with the troupe around Central Illinois. Certain performances were followed by Q&As or an acting workshop with the cast, designed to engage students with live theatre.