New Repertory Theatre opens its inaugural production in the Arsenal Center for the Arts
August 18, 2005
Contact: Cory Elizabeth Nelson, corynelson@newrep.org
New Repertory Theatre opens its inaugural season in the Arsenal Center for the Arts with Romeo and Juliet. Directed by Rick Lombardo, Romeo and Juliet opens on its new press night of Monday, September 19, at 7:30 PM.
“This production celebrates everything about our new theatre – it’s the perfect show to let us stretch our wings,” explains Rick Lombardo, Producing Artistic Director. “It’s also a show I’ve wanted to produce for years, because despite its Renaissance sensibilities, I believe it conveys a powerful message about contemporary life. Romeo and Juliet demonstrates the tragic waste of a world given over to tribalism and feudal conflict, a world that sacrifices the best and the brightest of its youth to senseless conflict.”
Romeo and Juliet features a powerhouse cast of Boston and New York actors. Starring Lucas Hall and Jennifer Lafleur in the title roles, the cast includes such familiar New Rep faces as Rachel Harker, Steven Barkhimer, Bobbie Steinbach, Diego Arciniegas, and Adam Zahler. The design team plans a lavish production, reminiscent of the splendor of fifteenth-century Europe, while also evoking the destruction of modern warfare. Fight director Ted Hewlett will stage major swordfights, something that would not have been possible in New Rep’s old theatre.
Romeo and Juliet, sponsored by Bank of America, begins performances on September 18 and runs until October 9. Please note that press night is now on Monday (September 19) at 7:30 PM. Several student matinees are available. For more information, contact the box office at its new number: 617.923.8487.
New Repertory Theatre presents provocative and intelligent works of both established and emerging playwrights in an intimate setting that involves and engages the audience. New Rep has earned a reputation for dynamic productions that honor the writers and feature talented professional actors from the New England theatre community as well as guest artists from around the U.S. New Rep has received Elliot Norton and IRNE Awards for outstanding acting, scenic design, direction, and production. Programming at New Repertory Theatre is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Additional programming support provided by Bank of America.