UA Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

“Romeo and Juliet,” one of Shakespeare’s great masterpieces, takes the stage at UA this spring.

Akron, OH – The University of Akron (UA) Theatre program continues its season with William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Directed by Terence Cranendonk, Associate Lecturer in Theatre, the play features a diverse cast of eleven UA students from various majors at the university, one UA alumnus, and one community member.

Performance dates are March 8-10 and 15-17, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. and March 11 and 17 at 2:00 P.M. at Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall, 157 University Avenue on The University of Akron campus. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for UA students. For tickets, email administration.arts@gmail.com or call the ticket office at (330) 972-7895. UA theatre alumni are encouraged to attend the production on Alumni Night, March 9, where they and a guest will be admitted for the student price of $5. The March 17 matinee will be part of Spring Drama Day, a high school recruitment event. For more information on all show events, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa/performances.

“Romeo and Juliet” is among Shakespeare’s most widely performed plays. The first half is a hilarious comedy and the second half is a devastating tragedy. The play follows the story of a young man and woman who long to be together, despite their families’ vicious feud. “Romeo and Juliet” evokes the promise of a deep and satisfying love felt in youth – a promise that a violent and unfeeling society makes sure is never kept.

The Theatre Arts Program at The University of Akron equips undergraduate and graduate students with a broad knowledge of theatre arts and fundamental practical skills in order to prepare them to address the emerging issues and challenges of the theatre profession and a diverse and vibrant society. The Theatre Arts Program provides high quality educational and artistic experiences that enhance the cultural lives of all students at The University of Akron, as well as the residents of the greater Akron community and the Northeast Ohio region.