Rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet are in full swing. Since Dancing at Lughnasa has an earlier performance date, we had to practice in Vincent Price Theater for quite a while. While trying to perform during the pandemic, we’ve been working hard to stay safe. With director Patrick Huber and stage manager Eliza Dorf, the ninth to eleventh grade cast began rehearsals in September, and the show is expected to debut November 19th. Although our group spans three grades– and two teachers– the relatively small cast allows several people to play more than one role! This isn’t necessarily new, as we had people playing multiple roles last time, but there’s definitely a lot more of that this time around. Speaking of last time, this is actually the second time we’ve tried to put on Romeo and Juliet. During the first attempt, there was just the small issue of the pandemic, and so the play was understandably postponed until further notice. Some of our cast has graduated, and remaining cast members had the choice to reprise their former roles or re-audition to try and get new roles. Personally, I re-auditioned and my roles were completely switched, which is good for me, as I actually prefer my new roles. Several people, such as Ash Aranha, our very own Romeo, chose to reprise their former roles.

Here’s what our cast had to say about the show!

“After a pandemic and a whole year, it’s nice to be back doing a play indoors with the possibility of not having to wear a mask. It’s just plain fun to get to do Shakespeare again with Mr. Huber and I’m so excited to be performing again this year.” – Ash Aranha, Romeo

“I’m super excited for this play to happen, and I hope that it will actually happen and that Covid doesn’t get in the way again. I’m surprised to have gotten casted as 

a person (I kind of wanted to be a tree).” – Penny Chen, Lady Capulet

“I’m really happy about the cast and their hard work. Everyone has been focused and professional during rehearsals, and I think that will show in the performance! Also thank you to Mr. Huber for all of your hard work with this show.” – Eliza Dorf, Stage Manager

Current faculty & students and previously graduated Romeo and Juliet actors alike are invited to come see our adaptation of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers.