One Night Only: CHS Theatre Arts presents Shakespeare in the Park's 'Romea and Julian'
Carson High School Theatre Arts will feature its annual Shakespeare in the Park production of "Romea and Julian," a gender-swapped adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play, this Thursday, May 24 at the Nevada State Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.
Romea & Julian, presented by the CHS Intermediate and Advanced theatre classes, follows the classic story of two star-crossed lovers whose families are sworn enemies. The children of these two foes meet and fall in love, but the love they share is doomed by fate.
This production, adapted from the original Shakespeare, runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes with no intermission and is filled with thrilling stage combat, Shakespearean romance, and fun music from the 1980s and ‘90s.
Shakespeare in the Park: Romea & Julian showcases the talents of over 25 of Carson High School’s finest talents. Leading the cast are Angela Cirone (junior) as Romea, and Christopher Nagel (sophomore) as Julian.
Shakespeare in the Park will run one performance only Thursday, May 24 at 6pm at the Nevada State Capital Amphitheater located at 101 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Admission is free, and patrons are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or low-backed lawn chairs. Contact awilkerson@carson.k12.nv.us for more information.