Actor Packet
"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life,
Whose misadventured piteous overthrows
Doth with their death bury their parents' strife."

Romeo and Juliet
An age-old feud between two houses has been wreaking havoc in the city of Verona. Despite the animosity and danger, young star-crossed lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love at first sight. Their secret love affair results in tragedy and strife, begging their families to reconsider the error of their ways.
Note From Your Dramaturg
Hello Cast,
Welcome to the Imaginary Theatre Co.'s production of Romeo and Juliet!
I am your production dramaturg. More aptly, I am a production resource, a historical guide, an advocate for artists, a second eye in the rehearsal room, a research aficionado, and anything in-between. Most importantly, I am here to help make the best possible story telling come through. While this website has a wealth of material to help inspire the beginning of your journey with R&J, please don't hesitate to use me as an informational resource at any point during the production.
Imaginary Theatre Co. is embarking on a new and exciting conceptualization of this timeless classic, pushing the boundaries of queer identity, racial politics, counterculture, and intersectionality. As you step forth in this journey, embrace the challenges and relish in the opportunity to tell history in a unique and diverse way.
I look forward to working with each and every one of you.
With High Regards,
Nico Torrez
they/them
Resident Dramaturg, ITC.

Know Your Team
DIRECTOR, Rachel Chavkin
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Jenna Sargent
STAGE MANAGER, Taryn Greenwood
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER, JJ Devis
DRAMATURG, Nico Torrez
SCENIC DESIGNER, Sara Ryung Clement
PROPS CHARGE, Charyln Griffith
LIGHTING DESIGNER, Rachael N. Blackwell
COSTUME DESIGNER, Valérie Thérèse Bart
HAIR & MAKEUP, Cesario Tirado-Ortiz
SOUND DESIGNER, Twi McCallum
ROMEO MONTAGUE, Hunter Schafer
JULIET CAPULET, Indya Moore
FRIAR LAWRENCE, Dominique Jackson
MERCUTIO, Billy Porter
NURSE, Alex Newell
TYBALT, Jeremy Pope
BENVOLIO, Bobbi Salvor Menuez
CAPULET, Anthony Mackie
LADY CAPULET, Taraji P. Henson
MONTAGUE, Sara Ramirez
LADY MONTAGUE, Sarah Paulson
PARIS, Regé-Jean Page
PRINCE ESCALUS, Zachary Quinto
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