Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare / Mercutio and His Brother Valentine by Clayton Garrett
Directed by Matthew Davis
Rotunda Theatre at Theological Hall, Queen's University
April 17th-27th, 2013
Rotunda Theatre at Theological Hall, Queen's University
April 17th-27th, 2013
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ABOUT THE SHOWS:
Impromptu Productions broke new ground this spring by bringing Kingston audiences the old and the new in a medley of the best of both worlds: the classic Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet was paired in rep with the critically acclaimed world premiere of local playwright Clayton Garrett's Mercutio and His Brother Valentine, performed in the same venue on alternate nights. The cast was the same in both productions, actors with large parts in one playing small roles in the other, and the cast and crew were drawn from both the Queen’s staff and student population and the wider Kingston community, fulfilling one of Impromptu’s goals of building bridges between town and gown.
While Romeo and Juliet needs little introduction, Mercutio and His Brother Valentine told the story from the perspective of characters on the margins of Shakespeare’s play, with a fresh, modern twist. Much like Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead's and Shakespeare's Hamlet, it was the perfect fit to run alongside Romeo and Juliet. For details about what went on between the scenes of both shows, please visit the show blog.
Impromptu Productions broke new ground this spring by bringing Kingston audiences the old and the new in a medley of the best of both worlds: the classic Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet was paired in rep with the critically acclaimed world premiere of local playwright Clayton Garrett's Mercutio and His Brother Valentine, performed in the same venue on alternate nights. The cast was the same in both productions, actors with large parts in one playing small roles in the other, and the cast and crew were drawn from both the Queen’s staff and student population and the wider Kingston community, fulfilling one of Impromptu’s goals of building bridges between town and gown.
While Romeo and Juliet needs little introduction, Mercutio and His Brother Valentine told the story from the perspective of characters on the margins of Shakespeare’s play, with a fresh, modern twist. Much like Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead's and Shakespeare's Hamlet, it was the perfect fit to run alongside Romeo and Juliet. For details about what went on between the scenes of both shows, please visit the show blog.
Producer: Rebecca Ridge Cast and crew bios and head shots available here.
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Posters and Mercutio and His Brother Valentine Dress Rehearsal Photos by John A Geddes
Romeo and Juliet Dress Rehearsal Photos by Ian MJ Lovell
Rehearsal Photos
Behind the Scenes...
