Kids & Teens

Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare

Teen Play Production

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

2:30 Matinee | 7:30 PM Evening

Location: Tempe Center for the Arts - 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

Price: $16

Step into a neon-lit Verona where rival families rule the streets and tension is always one spark away from explosion. In this 1980s-inspired reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and Capulets clash in a world of big personalities, bigger hair, and a soundtrack pulsing with iconic hits of the decade.

When Romeo and Juliet meet, it’s love at first sight. But in a city divided by violence and pride, their connection is as dangerous as it is electric. As secret vows are exchanged and loyalties are tested, a single act of revenge sets off a chain reaction that spirals beyond anyone’s control.

Featuring a few 80s musical numbers woven into the story, this production amplifies the passion, rebellion, and heartbreak at the core of Shakespeare’s classic.

Enter a neon-lit Verona where rival families rule the streets and tension is always one spark away from explosion. In this 1980s-inspired reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and Capulets clash in a world of big personalities, bigger hair, and a soundtrack pulsing with iconic hits of the decade.

When Romeo and Juliet meet, it’s love at first sight. But in a city divided by violence and pride, their connection is as dangerous as it is electric. As secret vows are exchanged and loyalties are tested, a single act of revenge sets off a chain reaction that spirals beyond anyone’s control.

This production amplifies the passion and energy at the core of Shakespeare’s classic by weaving lively 80s musical numbers throughout the story.

CAST
Paris: Alexandro Amarilla Wutich*
Nurse: Emarie Bryant
Montague: George Geare*
Lady Capulet: Grace Nyberg
Lady Montague: Hadley Logvin
Ensemble: Ira Dhall
Gregory/Ensemble: Isabella Galindo
Capulet: Jack Hillner
Friar Laurence: Jack Schoenfeld*
Friar John: Kira Warton*
Romeo: Leonardo Ritrovato
Benvolio: Miles Whelan
Sampson/Ensemble: Milton Manley
Tybalt: Molly Curtis
Mercutio: Mohammed Riyad
Prince: NJ Burton
Juliet: Samantha Seymore*
Abraham/Ensemble: Sammy Capleton*
Apothecary/Ensemble: Venna Porter*
Balthasar/Ensemble: Zoe Wisdom