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Romeo and Juliet

Presented by Palo Alto Players at Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Center

November 6-November 22, 2009

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Senseless violence. Needless loss. More than 400 years later, the Bard’s timeless classic of ancient feuds and young love resonates in countless headlines of warring families and factions, long-standing rivalries, and vengeances for reasons long forgotten. Shakespeare’s wondrous combination of lyricism, humor and suspense, makes immortal this tale of two instant, yet star-crossed, lovers. From first shy glance to last heartrending...

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Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Center

1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Tickets:
$20-$31

Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2:30pm

Phone: 650-329-0891

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There is a small, free parking lot behind the theater, as well as ample street parking.

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Event Name: Romeo and Juliet
"Uninspiring"
Review posted by: CB from San Jose, CA, Nov 17, 2009

This production wasn't terrible, but it seemed strangely cast, poorly staged, and badly edited. Juliet was charming but too mature. Her stakes and that of her Romeo were too low. Tybalt was FAR too... Expand

This production wasn't terrible, but it seemed strangely cast, poorly staged, and badly edited. Juliet was charming but too mature. Her stakes and that of her Romeo were too low. Tybalt was FAR too old to be playing his role, and seemed physically awkward. The cuts to the script didn't make a lot of sense and showed a lack of understanding for the themes of the play. Some of the performances, particularly those of Mercutio and Benvolio, were excellent, and the production values were good. If you want to see a production of R&J, though, I'd skip this one. It doesn't have the goods, and another is sure to come along at a different company soon. Rent Zeferelli's 1970 film version for now and bide your time. Collapse
Event Name: Romeo and Juliet
"Palo Alto's Romeo & Juliet"
Comment posted by: annonymus from Santa Clara, CA, Nov 14, 2009

The characters were not cast very well. Juliet seemed too old for the role and she played off of romeo with a sense of motherly control. I could not see the beleivabilty in the look of Juliet's... Expand

The characters were not cast very well. Juliet seemed too old for the role and she played off of romeo with a sense of motherly control. I could not see the beleivabilty in the look of Juliet's complexion in comparison to her parents. Romeo had a lot of good energy, but he played the role a bit to casual and delivered every soliloquy to the fourth wall with such a carefree attitude. Hard to believe there was a tragedy at all.The first scene where Juliet and Romeo meet was some of the worst staging I have ever seen It took eons for Juliet to make her way across the dance floor towards Romeo.When Romeo takes her in his arms, it is directly in front of Lady Capulet and Paris (two characters who should have interjected had they seen this)There was no innocence in Juliet's behavior towards Romeo.It was like watching two people in a club.Juliet only portrayed anger I did not believe any one was in love in this play which gives the ending nothing. Collapse