A barebones retelling of a Shakespearean classic.
Romeo & Juliet: Lottery Style is full of unknown possibilities.
5 actors. 5 roles. Different every night.
Not even the actors will know who's who until you do!
This show is PG13. Crude Humor. Weapon Usage. Suicidal ideation/self-harm. Abuse/Physical Violence.
This "in process open rehearsal" is **FREE and welcome to the public (seating limited). A brief talkback with the actors will follow the performance. Join us and learn more about the process of adapting, creating, and bringing this project to life. **Though the performance is FREE, it also Pay What You Will. If you'd like to make a donation, all proceeds go directly to the cast to cover festival fees, gas, and living that artist lifestyle.
Romeo and Juliet: Lottery Style was originally created as a Lab Series project at University of Minnesota Duluth by Katherine Warmka, and mentored by Matthew R. Olsen. The project was adjusted, submitted, and selected for this summer's MN Fringe Festival. Link To Festival Page
What does "Lottery Style" mean??
Each night the actors will draw from a hat to discover in real time which role(s) they will be playing during that performance. Unknown possibilities, surprises, and interpretations await the actors and audience.
Why Staples, MN??
Lamplighter Community Theatre has generously agreed to provide space for the cast during their "Shakespeare Bootcamp" as they prepare for their August run during the MN Fringe Festival. Matthew is originally from Staples, MN (and a long time member of Lamplighter) and has worked to bring new works, experimental projects, and new experiences to the surrounding communities.
