This telling of Shakespeare’s classic love story calls into question the choices these young lovers make during their whirl-wind romance which ends in a death count to rival any other tragedy. “Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love. Why then, O brawling love, O loving hate, O anything of nothing first create!” What is this story really about?

Director (and founding SitH board member) David Meadows utilizes non-traditional casting (based on who shows up to audition!) and comedic breaks to engage the audience with the preposterousness of this story. What has long been viewed as the greatest love story ever told, may indeed have more to do with hate and unwise choices. Even the would-be wise Friar who foresees, “These violent delights have violent ends,” helps to lead both young lovers to their death. The audience will be challenged to consider the absurdity of choosing death over life.

Performance will be held via zoom, in the event of imperfect weather. For more info: Shakespeareith.org or www.facebook.com/shakespeareith.