Romeo & Juliet
BY William Shakespeare
What happens when the future is sacrificed for the sake of the present? I approached Shakespeare's classic tale of love and hate with an eye on generational violence. Verona became a world of brutalism and stone, and it was the youth that brought the light and color into it. Through this production, I attempted to do justice for each character, and delve into what made their culture so divisive.
Romeo & Juliet was produced by Texas State University and ran from February 4-9, 2025
The cast was:
Juliet: Nyah Adler
Romeo: Faraz Mobli
Nurse: Ella Kriegel
Friar Lawrence: Kevin Engel
Benvolio: Nathan Bachtell
Mercutio: Omari Crocker
Lord Capulet: Konnor Sheppard
Lady Capulet: Ciara de la Sayette
Tybalt: Ricardo Lopez Montilla
Paris: Connor Duncan
Escalus: Eva de Guelle
Lord Montague: Miguel Gaytan
Ensemble: Presley Batkins, Izzy Enriquez, Kyler Huyse, Rem Remy, Brian Willery II
Scenic Design: Max Estudillo
Lighting Design: AJ Rose
Costume Design: Kelly Connaughton
Stage Manager: Ivy Clamons
Assistant Stage Managers: Ileanna Viallobos, Sarah Marek
Assistant Directors: Megan Codling, O'Marion Stanley-Reed
Covers: Gwen Kapusinski, Gianni Trevino