Romeo & Juliet (& Their Friend Mario)

February 20, 21, 22 at The Great Falls Grange

Written by Maura Pelczynski

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Declared one of Shakespeare’s “Bad Quartos”, what happens when you look at a story of star-crossed lovers through the eyes of their kindhearted friend who loves nothing more than eating a bowl of pasta? “Romeo & Juliet & Their Friend Mario” is a brand new hilarious and heartbreaking journey into the famous tragedy that just might be a comedy after all (or at least a heartwarming tale).

Cast

REAGAN SHIN

As Juliet/Abram

TIERNAN ZIZOLFO

As Romeo/Sampson

JULIA KLUN

As Mercutio/Citizens

CJ BEREJIK

As Tybalt/Citizens

HANNAH CUTI

As Chorus/Pertruchio/Prince

NATHANIEL HUANG

As Paris/Gregory/Marco Polo/Friar John

LIN TRINH

As Mario

LORELEI DORAN

As Benvolio

Crew

Direction

Mary Clare Pelczynski

Sound Design

Russell Builderbeck Fuenzalida

Set Construction/Design

Anthony Pelczynski

Fight Choreography

CJ Berejik

Stage Management

Petra McMahan

Lighting Design

Jojo Seleme

Costume/Hair & Makeup Design

Petra McMahan

Publicity

Alexis Torres, Max Gerstenburg, Seth Angermiller

A young girl is playing chess in a dimly lit room, sitting at a small foldable table, with only her face and upper body illuminated.
Two actors performing on stage, one dressed in vintage formal attire and the other in a costume resembling a traveler's outfit, with a blue curtain in the background.
Two people performing on a stage with a light-colored curtain backdrop, appearing to sing or act with expressive gestures.
A person with short dark hair, glasses, and a patterned outfit sitting indoors in front of a light blue curtain, with a thoughtful pose and their hand near their chin.
Two women sitting on a stage in front of a white curtain, engaged in conversation.
Two young women in costume on stage, sharing a moment of laughter. One is dressed as a girl with a red bow, the other in a vintage-inspired outfit, sitting on the stage with a curtain backdrop.
A girl with long dark hair, dressed in a red hooded cloak and white blouse, sitting on a stage with a person standing next to her holding a sword. The girl is smiling and resting her chin on her hand.
A woman dressed in a red and white costume on stage, smiling and gesturing with her hand.
Three children performing in a theater, with purple and blue stage lighting. Two girls and one boy are dressed in colorful costumes, engaged in conversation as part of a play.
People performing on a stage with a curtain backdrop, two individuals on stage are facing each other, one dressed in a red dress and the other in a suit. Two others stand below, one facing away and one in glasses, holding hands.
Two performers in costume with masks on stage, performing a synchronized dance with their hands pressed together, set against colorful stage lighting.
Two performers on stage wearing elaborate costumes and masks, holding hands, with dramatic colored lighting creating a theatrical atmosphere.
Two young women sitting on a stage with a colorful, softly lit curtain backdrop, engaged in conversation.
A woman sitting on a stage with green curtains, wearing a purple jacket, light-colored pants, black shoes, and pink glasses, under dim lighting.
Two people on stage, one man and one woman, engaged in a conversation, with a blue-lit background and a table in front of them.
Two young women on a stage, one seated with legs crossed and arms folded, wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket, and the other standing, looking down at her, with a blue background and a checkered floor.
Silhouettes of three people behind a white curtain, with one appearing to talk on a phone, illuminated from behind.
Silhouettes of people behind a curtain, with one figure on the right leaning or reaching toward the curtain and others on the left, all partially obscured by the curtain and shadows.
Two women in costumes appear to perform a scene on stage, with one lying down and the other two attending to her, in front of a plain curtain backdrop.
A person lying on a bed, in a dimly lit room with blue lighting. A translucent curtain separates the room and another person is seen standing behind the curtain, holding a light source.
Three young actors on stage, with two of them hugging and one standing apart, in a scene from a theatrical performance.
Two women, one with glasses and a blue jacket, the other with an orange coat, holding hands in a dark indoor setting.
Shadows of four people behind a white curtain on a stage.
Two women dressed as scouts attend to a person lying on the stage during a theatrical performance.
A girl kneeling beside a person lying in bed, illuminated by blue lighting behind a semi-transparent curtain, with shadows of multiple lamps projected on the curtain.
Three people on stage, with two embracing and one watching, in a theatrical setting with plain curtains in the background.
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Two young women in costume sitting on a stage, holding hands and looking at each other, with a blue-white curtain in the background.
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