The Romeo and Juliet Senior Citizens Project--A Comedy by
Lucas, a recent MFA graduate of Yale School of Drama (and barely 30 years old), creates and directs his adaptation of Romeo & Juliet for a local Seniors Retirement Facility. During rehearsal and opening night, complications arise from conflicts and a budding romance between Rich and Rose, the two star-crossed lovers/residents at the facility. As Lucas juggles the play and real-life drama, his creative...
Lucas, a recent MFA graduate of Yale School of Drama (and barely 30 years old), creates and directs his adaptation of Romeo & Juliet for a local Seniors Retirement Facility. During rehearsal and opening night, complications arise from conflicts and a budding romance between Rich and Rose, the two star-crossed lovers/residents at the facility. As Lucas juggles the play and real-life drama, his creative vision is truly tested by one regal resident, 90 year old Nina Sallinen, who interjects with her unsolicited advice. Nina, a former star of the National Theatre of Finland, seeks the ultimate ‘high C’ of performance, and she is determined to show Lucas (and Shakespeare) why the tragedy should have a happy ending.
Script by Jami Brandli
Story by Jami Brandli, Nina Sallinen and Ann Hearn Tobolowsky
(and William Shakespeare, too)
Development:
-Reading presented as part of The Road Theatre's 13th Summer Playwrights Festival, upcoming in July, 2022; Los Angeles
Script by Jami Brandli
Story by Jami Brandli, Nina Sallinen and Ann Hearn Tobolowsky
(and William Shakespeare, too)
Development:
-Reading presented as part of The Road Theatre's 13th Summer Playwrights Festival, upcoming in July, 2022; Los Angeles