“Two households, both alike in dignity…”
Act I, Prologue

Lovesick Romeo Capulet and vivacious Juliet Montegue have fallen madly in love. Unfortunately, the age-old feud between their uncompromising families forbids them from being together. William Shakespeare’s famous story of love at first sight is full of action and swordplay, features some of the Bard’s most memorable language, and ponders the inevitability of a tragic end when the convictions of youth are directly at odds with the commands of their elders.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Peter G. Andersen, a stellar design team includes Evan Frank (set) and Devin Cameron (lights) who return from last year’s remarkable production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  The cast includes OPFT company members August Forman (Romeo) and Belinda Bremner (Montegue) as well as Sonia Goldberg (Prince), Rachel J. Jones (Juliet), and Lucas Prizant (Mercutio) who also performed last summer.  Experience this vivacious production outdoors under the canopy of Oak Park’s beautiful Austin Gardens.