Shakespeare on the Pond

~Come join an exciting cast of players as they bring to life this passionate story of a pair of "star-crossed" teenage lovers who pursue their love for each other despite the fact that their families have been feuding with each other for decades. This timeless tale combines swordfighting, disguise, misunderstanding, tragedy, humor, and some of the most romantic language found in literature -- all in the name of love. Pack an evening picnic, grab a blanket, and share with us this truly unique experience in live outdoor theatre performed in the idyllic setting of the hills, woods, and pnd located behind the RHS Performing Arts Center.

about the play . . .
Written in 1595, Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. The story itself was not anything new or different, but the way Shakespeare wrote the story made it popular. This is first and foremost a play about love and passion between two young people. It is also about the fate of the two “star-crossed lovers,” who eventually take their own lives because of misunderstandings. You could say that Romeo and Juliet had just too much bad luck and the play leaves you thinking “if only…” If only the messenger had delivered the letter, if only Juliet had woken up sooner … there are so many unfortunate chances in the play. This timeless tale combines swordfighting, disguise, misunderstanding, tragedy, humor, and some of the most romantic language found in literature all in the name of true love. Thank you for sharing with us this truly unique experience in live outdoor theatre performed in the idyllic setting of the hills, woods, and pond located here behind the RHS Performing Arts Center.

artistic staff . . .
Directors Thom Hoffman and Nathan Miller
Scenic Design Nathan Miller
Costumer Sandra Sandberg
Sound Design David Schwartz
Ticket Sales/Publicity Betty Deming

tech crew . . .
Steven Bennett, Joe Casey, Katie Darsow, Malinda Davis, Patrick Fitzenberger, Kale Ganfield, Luke Jonas, Ryan Langenfeld, Cami Little, Leigh Maesaka, Lizabe Mothershead, Becky Mrozinski, Leah Pasillas, Jayme Phillipps, David Schwartz, Ashley Strausser, Ashley Tooley, Rebecca Weiler, Melissa Young

cast of characters. . .
ESCALUS (Prince of Verona): Victor Owusu
PARIS (a young nobleman): Jesse Boyd
LORD MONTAGUE: Matt Thunselle
LORD CAPULET: Jacob Bauernfeind
ROMEO (son of Montague): AJ Lennartson
MERCUTIO (kinsman to the prince): Ryan Ricard
BENVOLIO (nephew to Montague): Alan Hickle
TYBALT (nephew to Lady Capulet): Aaron Loy
FRIAR LAURENCE (Franciscans): Mark Junek
FRIAR JOHN (Franciscans): Matt Gurney
BALTHASAR (servant to Romeo): Justin Weeks
SAMPSON (servant to Capulet): Randy Shear
GREGORY (servant to Capulet): Tom Lockhorst
PETER (servant to Juliet’s nurse): David Allen
ABRAHAM (servant to Montague): Ryan Howard
APOTHECARY: Andy Mullin
PAGE TO PARIS: Derek Matz
LADY MONTAGUE (wife to Montague): Laura Hammond
LADY CAPULET (wife to Capulet): Cora Macias
JULIET (daughter to Capulet): Kathryn Lawrey
NURSE TO JULIET: Anna Dibley

citizens of verona: maskers, guards, watchmen and attendants . . .
Kristina Cochran, Paige Christina, Crystal Frost, Kelly Henseler, Nick Henseler,
Tone Hoeft, Josiah Hoffman, Emily Jacobson, Jenny Jensen, Erin Kopperud,
Hans Kraft, John Krueger,Kara Larson, Lydia Macias, Andrew Newman,
Andrea Potts, Caitlyn Wilke, Stephanie West, Jessica Zillhart

scene . . .
ITALY: Verona and Mantua