UA Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

The University of Akron Theatre program continues its season with Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” directed by Terence Cranendonk. “Romeo and Juliet” is among Shakespeare’s most widely performed plays. The first half is a hilarious comedy and the second half is a devastating tragedy. The play follows the story of a young man and woman who long to be together, despite their families’ vicious feud. “Romeo and Juliet” evokes the promise of a deep and satisfying love felt in youth – a promise that a violent and unfeeling society makes sure is never kept.