Four Actors.
Two Households.
One Absolute Banger.
What was Shakespeare before stage lights, microphones and the Fourth Wall? Before he was revered and canonized, Shakespeare's plays were raucous, irreverent and relevant. When first staged in 1596, Romeo and Juliet referenced contemporary politics and the eternal human condition.
Much has changed since the 16th century, yet The Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet remains poignant and powerful — an autocratic Prince, an optimistic proselytizer, a loving nurse, and two star-crossed lovers.
Whether you're in Verona or Toronto, one thing is certain: The day is hot, the Capulets abroad.
This summer, Act VI presents an homage to the raucous and interactive origins of live performance, inspired by punk rock and staged outdoors, sans fourth wall. A handful of players will take to the streets, harnessing ancient theatrical techniques from European and Chinese traditions, to tell this story of love, violence and tragedy.
Cast
Molly Dunn
Arjun Kalra
Jillian Peters
Annie Yao
Creative Team
Nicholas Koy Santillo, Director / Fight Director
Cassidy Sadler, Producer
Sarah Yeoman, Stage Manager
Meliz Posta, Costume Designer / Marketing Manager
Jes Wareing, Intimacy Director