William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
In fair Verona, two powerful families face bloodshed and tragedy as Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall deeply in love. Filled with swordplay, wit, and romance, this classic tale is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.
Script adapted by Brad Dell
Director – Morgan Reetz
Design Mentors – Ari Frazee & Jim Trenberth
Graphic Design – Derrick Crecelius
Production Manager – Sarah Coeur
PERFORMANCES
Mar 31 & Apr 1 at 7:00 PM
Apr 2 at 2:00 PM
Location: ISU Student Innovation Center Auditorium – 606 Bissell Rd, Ames
TICKETS
Because we do not want ticket cost to be a barrier to our show, we are leaving it up to each patron to choose a ticket price that is a good fit for you.
RESERVE TICKETS ONLINE
Seating is limited: we highly recommend reserving tickets online ahead of time.
This program is funded in part by:
- Local option tax funds provided by the City of Ames through the Commission on the Arts (COTA)
- Iowa Arts Council – a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Story County Community Foundation
Story Theater Company’s annual teen show, for ages 13-18, is an intensive experience where the participants form a theater company to create a production. With the guidance of an adult director and two design mentors, the teens not only act in the show, but are also responsible for all sets, costumes, props, lights, dramaturgy, music, and stage management.
CAST
The House of Capulet
Lord Capulet – Eli Hufford
Tybalt – Jamie Anderson
Sampson/Apothecary – Charlie Mortimer
Gregory – Natalie Hansen
Lady Capulet – Kaylee McClure
Juliet – Chloe Berns-Schweingruber
Nurse – Izzy Platts
The House of Montague
Lady Montague – Leah Mostek
Romeo – Ember Biggs
Benvolio – Amelia Yoder
Abraham – Gaby Teske
The Court
Prince – Eleanor Lawler
Paris – Tomás Hernandez
Mercutio – Harvey Haggas
The Church
Friar Lawrence – Nate VanDyk
PRODUCTION TEAMS
Stage Manager: Maddeleigh Zavacki
Lighting
Design Lead: Marin Blankenship
Team: Eleanor Lawler
Scenic
Design Lead: Dunkin Bearson
Team: Ember Biggs, Tomás Hernandez, Leah Mostek, & Eli Hufford
Costumes
Designer Leads: Maggie Haggas & Elodie Biggs
Team: Izzy Platts, Gaby Teske, & Natalie Hansen
Props
Design Leads: Lily Klindt & Harvey Haggas
Team: Charlie Mortimer & Kaylee McClure
Sound
Design Lead: Amelia Yoder
Team: Nate VanDyk
Dramaturgy
Team: Chloe Berns-Schweingruber & Jamie Anderson
Questions? Contact Sarah Coeur: productions@storytheatercompany.org