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Maltz Jupiter Theatre Students Work Together To Produce

Romeo And Juliet With Experiential ‘In-The-Round’ Seating

Students Are Spending Their Shakespeare borrowed from both but expanded the plot McDonald (Sir Paris), 13,

Summer Participating In by developing a number of supporting characters; he first of Tequesta; Maya Mays
published his story as a quarto version in 1597. It has
(Nurse/Lady Montague),
A Free ‘Summer Intensive’ been adapted numerous times for stage, film, musical, 17, of Greenacres; Brianna
and opera venues in the years since its inception.
Alvarez (Lord Montague),
Mentorship Program Known as the Youth Artists’ Chair, the project aligns 16, of Hobe Sound;
students with individual theatre staff members for one-on- Kenneth Salazar (Tybalt/
A cast and creative team made up of local middle and one mentoring and guidance during the creation process Apothecary/Police No. 2),
high school students are spending their summer producing of the show. Since 2011, students have produced the 18, of West Palm Beach;
a historic Shakespearian classic. dramas To Kill a Mockingbird, The Diary of Anne Frank, Shanice Lodge (Prince),
Under the guidance of industry professionals at Rhinoceros, The Glass Menagerie, The Crucible, Hamlet, 16, of Jupiter; Molly Dolan (Peter/Sir Paris’Page/Police
Florida’s largest award-winning professional regional The Laramie Project and The Good Times Are Killing Me. No. 1), 14, of Jupiter; Lauren Holloway (Guard/Citizen of
theatre, students are taking part in a free summer “The Youth Artists’ Chair program is a wonderful Verona), 14, of Jupiter; and Lauren Perez (Guard/Citizen
mentorship program to produce William Shakespeare’s annual opportunity for local students to spend their of Verona), 15, of West Palm Beach; Cecile Rubin (Guard/
tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The show will take place on summer working on a significant, vital project with their Citizen of Verona), 11, of Jupiter; and Jasmine Smith
the theatre’s stage on Aug. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 10 peers,” said Julie Rowe, the theatre’s director of education (Guard/Citizen of Verona), 17, of Palm Beach Gardens.
at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. and mentor to the production’s student dramaturg. “Our Tickets are on sale now for Romeo and Juliet, which
The students’ production of Romeo and Juliet will students have gained an incredible amount of professional will take place at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on
be performed on the theatre’s stage deck with intimate knowledge through the years and graduate-level training Aug. 8 and 9; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug. 10; and 2 p.m. on
in-the-round seating that promises to be a unique and from highly-skilled artists. We are all honored to be Aug. 11. Tickets are $20 for students and $25 for adults.
unforgettable theatrical experience. A distinctive seating providing guidance this summer for their production of Please note that this production explores mature themes.
configuration that provides audience members with the Romeo and Juliet, particularly with the show’s unique Visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call (561) 575-2223.
opportunity to surround the stage, in-the-round seating in-the-round setting.” About The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
immerses the audience in the production’s action. After passing through an extensive interview and The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become
“We can promise that this production will be one that selection process, the student creative team consists of: one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres,
theatregoers won’t see anywhere else,” said the show’s Alexander Goodwin-Elam (director), 15, of Jupiter; Emma committed to production and education through its
student director Alexander Goodwin-Elam, a junior Holloway (assistant director), 17, of Jupiter; Isabella Betz collaborations with local and national artists. Currently
at Oxbridge Academy. “The opportunity to produce a (production stage manager), 15, of Palm Beach Gardens; the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre,
classic like this at a professional regional theatre with Lily Stewart (dramaturg), 15, of Palm Beach Gardens; the theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a
experiential in-the-round seating is enormous. We are Ryan Carroll (lighting designer), 17, of Jupiter; Penelope subscription base of more than 8,560 and has world-
all beyond thrilled to be spending our summer creating Hess (costume designer), 12, of Palm Beach Gardens; class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner
something so monumental.” Mia Rubin (sound designer), 15, of Jupiter; and Mitchell Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds
In one of the greatest love stories ever told, the city Hockenson (props designer), 17, of Jupiter. of youth and adults. The theatre is a member of the
of Verona is divided by an historic bitter feud where two The show’s cast will feature Blake McCall (Romeo), prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned
star-crossed lovers meet. Romeo and Juliet’s tragic end 13, of Jupiter; Hana Roberts (Juliet), 13, of Palm numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest
brings light to the necessity of peace. Beach Gardens; Nicholas Russell (Friar Laurence), honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious
One of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, the plot is 15, of Jupiter; Eamon Kimball (Mercutio/Friar John), Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence. For
based on the Italian tale The Tragical History of Romeus 15, of Jupiter; Morgan Kullen (Benvolio), 14, of more information about the theatre’s upcoming shows
and Juliet by Arthur Brooke in 1562 and retold in prose Jupiter; Gabriella Smith (Lord Capulet), 15, of Jupiter; and conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call
in Palace of Pleasure by William Painter in 1567. Jacqueline Stiefel (Lady Capulet), 16, of Jupiter; Melanie the box office at (561) 575-2223.

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