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Romeo and Juliet

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell

Booking and details

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Dates Tue, Oct 1 – Sun, Nov 10, 2024

Tickets $20 – $84

Please note: Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.

Shakespeare’s timeless story of star-crossed lovers is also a story of the politics of warring families and the violence that consumes them. When all the systems meant to protect and guide a pair of young lovers—familial, religious, and governmental—fail them, can they find a way to safeguard their future despite the chaos around them?

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY

This production of Romeo and Juliet contains representations of substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, smoking), and stylized fighting using knives and prop firearms.

CAUTION

This production uses haze, strobe, and flashing lights that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please contact our visitor experience team for details.

Romeo and Juliet Trailer

Videography by Jeffrey Ray.

Romeo and Juliet Audience Reactions

Videography by Jeffrey Ray.

Here’s what the critics are saying about Romeo and Juliet:

“A buzzy, smart interpretation of this oft-told tale and a seriously fun way into Shakespeare.” – Kate Wingfield, Metro Weekly

“Raymond O. Caldwell brings fresh energy to this production, reminding us that every generation must engage anew with these works.” – Julian Oquendo, DC Theater Arts

“Awfully pretty, consistently entertaining, and ultimately moving.” – D.R. Lewis, Washington City Paper

“A visually stunning and thought-provoking narrative.” – Teniola Ayoola, MD Theatre Guide

“DC has never seen Romeo and Juliet with the energy, tech-trendiness, and Latin flair that it has on stage now at the Folger Shakespeare Library.” – Kate Michael, K Street Magazine

Cast

Gabriel Alejandro

Paris

Gabriel Alejandro

Brandon Carter

Friar Lawrence

Brandon Carter

Giovanna Alcântara Drummond

Mercutio

Giovanna Alcântara Drummond

John Floyd

Benvolio

John Floyd

Alina Collins Maldonado

Tybalt

Alina Collins Maldonado

Tony Nam

Lord Montague

Tony Nam

Luz Nicolas

Nurse

Luz Nicolas

Caro Reyes Rivera

Juliet

Caro Reyes Rivera

Todd Scofield

Lord Capulet

Todd Scofield

Deidra LaWan Starnes

Chorus/Prince

Deidra LaWan Starnes

Fran Tapia

Lady Capulet / Vocalist

Fran Tapia

Cole Taylor

Romeo

Cole Taylor

Renee Elizabeth Wilson

Lady Montague

Renee Elizabeth Wilson

Understudies

Jon Beal

Friar Lawrence, Lord Capulet, Lord Montague

Jon Beal

Aliyah Emorai

Juliet

Aliyah Emorai

Lauren Erica Jackson

Lady Montague and Prince/Chorus

Lauren Erica Jackson

Enzo Leone

Romeo

Enzo Leone

Axandre Oge

Benvolio and Paris

Axandre Oge

Maria del Mar Rodriguez

Lady Capulet and Nurse

Maria del Mar Rodriguez

O'Malley Steuerman

Tybalt and Mercutio

O'Malley Steuerman

Creative team

Raymond O. Caldwell

Director

Raymond O. Caldwell

Tiffany Quinn

Choreographer

Tiffany Quinn

Jonathan Dahm Robertson

Scenic Designer

Jonathan Dahm Robertson

Jeannette Christensen

Costume Designer

Jeannette Christensen

Alberto Segarra

Lighting Designer

Alberto Segarra

Matthew M. Nielson

Sound Designer and Composer

Matthew M. Nielson

Kelly Colburn

Projections Designer

Kelly Colburn

Amy Kellett

Props Designer

Amy Kellett

Caleen Sinnette Jennings

Adaptor

Caleen Sinnette Jennings

Carla Della Gatta

Dramaturg

Carla Della Gatta

Rosa Garay López

Translator and Interpreter

Rosa Garay López

Robb Hunter

Fight Choreographer

Robb Hunter

Kaja Dunn

Resident Intimacy Director

Kaja Dunn

Kate Murray

New York Casting Director

Kate Murray

Tori Schuchmann

Production Stage Manager

Tori Schuchmann

Ebony Gennes

Assistant Stage Manager

Ebony Gennes

Savina Barini

Assistant Director

Savina Barini

Elizabeth Morton

Assistant Costume Designer

Elizabeth Morton

Mark Costello

Assistant Projection Designer

Mark Costello

Dominic DeSalvio

Assistant Lighting Designer

Dominic DeSalvio

Julen Barini-Brown

Assistant to the Director

Julen Barini-Brown

Jessica Hagy

Production Assistant

Jessica Hagy

Madalyn Oliver

Production Assistant

Madalyn Oliver

Accessibility

The Folger wants every visitor to enjoy exploring our building, our programs, and our collection. We strive to provide access to all audiences.

Please contact us at VisitorServices@folger.edu or (202) 544-7077 with questions or requests. More information

Relaxed performances

  • Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00pm

Relaxed performances are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for audiences that may receive and react to information in different ways. The content of the production is the same, but some elements of the environment are altered.

Please contact VisitorServices@folger.edu with any additional questions.

Mask-required performance

  • Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 7:30pm

While Folger Theatre no longer requires masks at most performances, we recognize that some patrons may prefer to attend in a fully masked environment. At the request of audience members, Folger Theatre has designated several performances during the 2024-2025 season as mask-required for all audience members, staff, and volunteers. If you need a mask, we are happy to provide one to you.

Please contact VisitorServices@folger.edu with any additional questions.

Audio-described performance

  • Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm

Audio description (AD) is a narration service that attempts to describe the visual aspects of theatre and make the visual an auditory experience, with the goal of helping low vision and Blind audience members share in the experience of live theatre more fully.

Please contact VisitorServices@folger.edu with any additional questions.

Open-captioned performances

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Open-captioning makes live theater performances accessible by using a non-intrusive caption board at the front of the stage which scrolls the entire text of the production in real time.

For information about the best seat locations from which to see the caption board, contact at VisitorServices@folger.edu or (202) 544–7077.

Special performances

Global Majority Affinity Night

  • Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm (7:30pm performance)

Folger Theatre is hosting a Romeo and Juliet Global Majority Affinity Night, on Thursday, October 10 at 6:00pm, inviting Black, Asian, Latine, MENA, and Indigenous-identifying audiences to attend a pre-show conversation followed by a 7:30pm performance, as the Folger joins a growing movement among theaters holding spaces for audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds and affinities.

Use code GLOBALAFFINITY to book a ticket to this special evening.

Please note: Doors for the pre-show event are at 6:00pm. The performance of Romeo and Juliet begins at 7:30.

Post-show discussion

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:30pm

Join us after the performance for a free conversation with the cast, moderated by the production dramaturg.

LGBTQ+ Affinity Night

  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm (7:30pm performance)

Folger Theatre is hosting a Romeo and Juliet LGBTQ+ Affinity Night, on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00pm, inviting members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community to come together for an evening of inclusivity, camaraderie, and theatre.

Use code LGBTQ+AFFINITY to book a ticket to this special evening.

Please note: Doors for the pre-show event are at 6:00pm. The performance of Romeo and Juliet begins at 7:30.

Folger Theatre Sponsors

With special thanks to

The Share Fund

Premier Season Sponsor

Dr. Bill and Evelyn Braithwaite

Season Sponsor

Helen and David Kenney & Family
Andrea “Andi” Kasarsky

Production Sponsor

Nancy and Steve Howard (Romeo and Juliet)

Contributing Sponsor

Celia and Keith Arnaud
Gail Kern Paster

Associate Sponsor

Timothy J. Carlton (Romeo and Juliet)
Wes and Sly Hallman
Peter and Mary Pennington
Rick Kasten (Romeo and Juliet)

Artist Sponsor

Karl K. and Carrol Benner Kindel

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