AUGUST 6–9, 2020
Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, with music by Paddy Cunneen Originally produced on the West End by Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Declan Donnellan, and designed by Nick Ormerod Directed by Becca Johnson-Spinos
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Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?
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ON NIGHT ROLES
WILL SHAKESPEARE Dylan Weand Ian Lawson VIOLA DE LESSEPS Ella Warner Fallon Goldsmith PHILIP HENSLOWE Brandon Carty Brayden Lawrence LORD WESSEX Harrison Polen Luke Williams KIT MARLOWE Calin Eastes Matthew Gay HUGH FENNYMAN Adrianna Kellaway Jaque Spradley NED ALLEYN Corbin Ross RICHARD BURBAGE/DE LESSEPS Adam Koch Payton Gaw-Young NURSE/MOLLY/MISTRESS QUICKLY Marcy Bogner QUEEN ELIZABETH Isabella Hamilton EDMUND TILNEY Laini Pulliam Susana Garcia JOHN WEBSTER/BOATMAN/BARTENDER Sienna Lawson NOL/CATLING/GUARD 1 Rachel Martin WABASH/FREES/GUARD 2 Haley Newton |
OFF NIGHT ROLES
SAM Brandon Carty Brayden Lawrence RALPH Harrison Polen Luke Williams PETER Calin Eastes Matthew Gay ROBIN Adam Koch Payton Gaw-Young VALENTINE/ACTOR/KATE Adrianna Kellaway Jaque Spradley ADAM Dylan Weand Ian Lawson ABRAHAM/LAMBERT Laini Pulliam Susana Garcia |
First Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 22, from 6-10pm Rehearsals All actors will be called Mondays from 6-10 pm. Additional small group rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 6-10 pm and Saturday mornings. |
Rehearsal Location
Outcry Theatre Rehearsal Location 1915 North Central Expressway, Suite 120 Plano, TX 75075 |
Performance Dates
Thursday, August 6, 7:30pm Friday, August 7, 7:30pm Saturday, August 8, 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, August 9, 2pm & 6:30pm |
Performance Location
Studio Theatre Addison Theatre Centre 15650 Addison Rd. Addison, TX 75001 |
Ticket Price
General Admission $10 Premium Reserved Seating $20 |
Tickets will be available online and at the door. There is a service charge for tickets purchased online.
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Shakespeare in Love is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
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