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Romeo and Juliet

February 25 – March 30, 2025

By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Laura Braza

Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall | Marcus Performing Arts Center

Forbidden romance, heart-pounding passion – Shakespeare’s most iconic star-crossed couple!

Step into the hills of Appalachia in this reimagined production where the timeless story of two star-crossed lovers unfolds amidst the backdrop of tight-knit mountain communities. Family feuds echo through the valleys as the bonds of love and loyalty are tested at every turn. Experience the passion of Shakespeare’s poetry in this sparkling take on a beloved classic that will appeal to all generations.

Corporate Sponsor
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Executive Producers
Bob Balderson • Rebecca & Bryan House

Associate Producer
Bryan Carson

Media Sponsor

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Tue, Feb 25
7:30pm
Wed, Feb 26
7:30pm
Thu, Feb 27
7:30pm
Fri, Feb 28
8:00pm
Sat, Mar 01
3:00pm
Sat, Mar 01
8:00pm
Sun, Mar 02
2:00pm
Sun, Mar 02
7:00pm
Tue, Mar 04
Audio-Described Performance
Patrons of this performance may receive an earpiece, providing live description of the action on stage. Check in at the Guest Services Desk pre-show to pick up your earpiece.
6:30pm
Wed, Mar 05
1:30pm
Wed, Mar 05
7:30pm
Thu, Mar 06
7:30pm
Fri, Mar 07
7:30pm
Sat, Mar 08
3:00pm
Sat, Mar 08
8:00pm
Sun, Mar 09
2:00pm
Sun, Mar 09
7:00pm
Wed, Mar 12
7:30pm
Thu, Mar 13
7:30pm
Fri, Mar 14
ASL Interpreted Performance
This performance interpreted in American Sign Language. For more information about designated seating call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.
7:30pm
Sat, Mar 15
3:00pm
Sat, Mar 15
8:00pm
Sun, Mar 16
2:00pm
Wed, Mar 19
1:30pm
Thu, Mar 20
7:30pm
Fri, Mar 21
7:30pm
Sat, Mar 22
3:00pm
Sat, Mar 22
8:00pm
Sun, Mar 23
Captioned Theater Performance
This performance features a screen to the side of the stage that displays the actors' lines as they are spoken. For more information about designated seating call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.
2:00pm
Sun, Mar 23
7:00pm
Wed, Mar 26
7:30pm
Thu, Mar 27
7:30pm
Fri, Mar 28
ASL Interpreted Performance
This performance interpreted in American Sign Language. For more information about designated seating call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.
7:30pm
Sat, Mar 29
3:00pm
Sat, Mar 29
8:00pm
Sun, Mar 30
2:00pm
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Special Dates

TalkBacks
Thursday evenings following the performance:
Thursdays, March 6, 20, 27

Early Bird Performance
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30pm

Audio Described Performance
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30pm

ASL Performance
Friday, March 14, 7:30pm

Captioned Performance
Sunday, March 23, 2pm

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Cast

Headshot photo of Gabriel Armstrong
Gabriel Armstrong
Paris
Headshot photo of Piper Jean Bailey*
Piper Jean Bailey*
Juliet
Headshot photo of Nate Burger*
Nate Burger*
Benvolio / Friar Lawrence / Troubadour 2
Headshot photo of Matt Daniels*
Matt Daniels*
Lord Capulet / Sampson
Headshot photo of Nina Giselle
Nina Giselle
Lady Montague
Headshot photo of Kenneth Hamilton*
Kenneth Hamilton*
Romeo
Headshot photo of Dimonte Henning*
Dimonte Henning*
Lord Montague / Abraham
Headshot photo of Alex Keiper*
Alex Keiper*
Escalus / Troubadour 1 / Nurse
Headshot photo of Laura Rook*
Laura Rook*
Lady Capulet / Gregory / Apothecary
Headshot photo of Davis Wood
Davis Wood
Tybalt / Balthasar
Headshot photo of Matthew Yee*
Matthew Yee*
Mercutio / Troubadour 3 / Page
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Headshot photo of
Gabriel Armstrong
Paris
Headshot photo of
Piper Jean Bailey*
Juliet
Headshot photo of
Nate Burger*
Benvolio / Friar Lawrence / Troubadour 2
Headshot photo of
Matt Daniels*
Lord Capulet / Sampson
Headshot photo of
Nina Giselle
Lady Montague
Headshot photo of
Kenneth Hamilton*
Romeo
Headshot photo of
Dimonte Henning*
Lord Montague / Abraham
Headshot photo of
Alex Keiper*
Escalus / Troubadour 1 / Nurse
Headshot photo of
Laura Rook*
Lady Capulet / Gregory / Apothecary
Headshot photo of
Davis Wood
Tybalt / Balthasar
Headshot photo of
Matthew Yee*
Mercutio / Troubadour 3 / Page

Creative Team

Headshot photo of Laura Braza
Laura Braza
Director
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Headshot photo of
Laura Braza
Director
Dan Kazemi
Music Director / Composer
Jenn Rose
Choreographer
Michelle Lilly
Scenic Designer
Mieka van der Ploeg
Costume Designer
Jesse Klug
Lighting Designer
Melanie Chen Cole
Sound Designer
Deanie Vallone
Dramaturg
Christopher Elst
Fight Director / Intimacy Coordinator
Eva Breneman
Voice & Dialect Coach
JC Clementz, CSA
Casting
Jonathan Hetler
Additional Casting
Kimberly Carolus*
Stage Manager
Emily Pfaff*
Assistant Stage Manager
Libby Carroll
Stage Management Resident
Mia Taylor
Assistant Director
Annika Perez-Krikorian
Line Producer
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Dan Kazemi
Music Director / Composer
Jenn Rose
Choreographer
Michelle Lilly
Scenic Designer
Mieka van der Ploeg
Costume Designer
Jesse Klug
Lighting Designer
Melanie Chen Cole
Sound Designer
Deanie Vallone
Dramaturg
Christopher Elst
Fight Director / Intimacy Coordinator
Eva Breneman
Voice & Dialect Coach
JC Clementz, CSA
Casting
Jonathan Hetler
Additional Casting
Kimberly Carolus*
Stage Manager
Emily Pfaff*
Assistant Stage Manager
Libby Carroll
Stage Management Resident
Mia Taylor
Assistant Director
Annika Perez-Krikorian
Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Events

Love Stories
Love Stories
Pre-Show: Friday, March 7, 6:45pm

Throughout the summer we interviewed couples within the Milwaukee Rep Community and recorded their love stories. Join us in the theater pre-show in place of Rep-in-Depth as we share their stories through monologues.

Event is free with the cost of your show ticket.

The Pressures of Teenage Life and Love
The Pressures of Teenage Life and Love
Friday, March 14

How do teenagers navigate the dating world during this digital age? How do adults help teenagers date safely? Where are they receiving the most pressure? Themselves? Parents? Friends? Panelists: Coming soon!

Panel is free with the cost of your show ticket.

Love Stories
Love Stories
Pre-Show: Friday, March 28, 6:45pm

Throughout the summer we interviewed couples within the Milwaukee Rep Community and recorded their love stories. Join us in the theater pre-show in place of Rep-in-Depth as we share their stories through monologues.

Event is free with the cost of your show ticket.

Dinner Dialogue
Dinner Dialogue
Monday, March 31, 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Café Centraal – 2306 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Topic: Connecting to our Teens. How do we create safe spaces as adults for Teens? How can we come together as a community to support our young people? How can we change the future to help support them? What can we do to keep them safe?

Tickets are $30 each and include dinner and conversation. Space is limited.

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