poster by Jim Orr

About this Play:

Helen Hayes Award-winning actress Mary Vreeland has created a truly unique adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless love story that is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and English for the enjoyment of all audience members--you'll hear and see every line of dialogue!

Set in the hard, gritty streets of an urban neighborhood, the hip-hop, gansta-rap street culture characters are portrayed by a talented cast of multi-cultural and multi-racial actors. Their energy explodes on stage in a dazzling display of raw emotion that forcefully, yet elegantly, captures the passions of youth.

This play also features the pooled talents of Set Designer Diana Shaller, Lighting Designer Nic Minetor, and Sound Designer Dan Roach from Rochester's GEVA Theatre, and Chicago-based Fight Choreographer Ray Anderson. Their brilliant contributions have helped to create a powerful dramatic work full of stunning effects.

NOTE: Adult content--parental guidance advised.

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