First Folio Theatre, in residence at the Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve
Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Nick Sandys
Featuring Christian Gray
"First Folio offers something Navy Pier can't — plenty of greenery, gentle breezes and the chance to stretch out on a blanket with family and friends while being transported to Shakespeare's otherworldly romance." - Chicago Tribune
The Story
Two families under a mysterious, age-old curse; children thrown together in the face of a dark fate; young men dying violently and needlessly; a strange priest dabbling with experimental drugs; a young woman haunted by visions of tombs and ghosts. This is Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, set in the Age of Romance and Revolution-amidst gorgeous poetry, brutal fights, elegant dances, where the dream of love turns into an eerie nightmare, taking the audience on a ride that hurtles them from a young woman’s bedroom to a corpse-filled tomb. With direction and fight choreography by artistic associate Nick Sandys, this tale of star-crossed lovers will chill and thrill audiences anew.
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Summer Theatre Programs
STUDY WITH THEATRE PROFESSIONALS!
First Folio is pleased to announce that we are again offering a summer acting camp for kids.
Box suppers are now available for our summer performances.
Picnic under the stars---and let US do the work! Order a gourmet box supper provided by La Cuisine Catering Company. View menu.
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