“Overall, this is a strong finish to a boundary-breaking summer Shakespeare season.”

Carly MagaToronto Star, August, 2016

“Shakespeare in the Ruff can be relied on for a stimulating, unusual take on the Bard, and the company’s fifth production, Romeo & Juliet, continues the tradition.”

Jon KaplanNOW Magazine, August, 2016

Romeo & Juliet (2016)

Adapted by Andrew Joseph Richardson
Directed by Andrea Donaldson

Two young lovers marry behind their feuding families’ backs. In our 21st century production, single mothers laid the law of the land, while Romeo’s gender-fluidity was embraced by all of Verona. Unfortunately, no amount of tolerance can stop a century-long feud and save these star-crossed lovers from their tragic fate.

Read Romeo’s (Vivien Endicott-Douglas) Reflections on Gender in Theatre

Reflections on Gender in Theatre from Romeo, played by Vivien Endicott-Douglas

Cast

Wayne Burns

Wayne Burns
Benvolio

Andrea Davis

Andrea Davis
Prince

Philippa Domville

Phillipa Domville
Capulet

Vivien Endicott-Douglas
Romeo

Richard Lee

Richard Lee
Tybalt/Friar

Brendan McMurtry Howlett

Brendan McMurtry-Howlett
Paris/Mercutio

Ellora Patnaik

Ellora Patnaik
Nurse/Montague

Kaitlyn Riordan

Kaitlyn Riordan
Juliet

Creative & Production Team

Andrea Donaldson
Director

Andre du Toit
Lighting Designer

Jenna McCutchen
Set/Costume/Props Designer

Rose Napoli
Assistant Director
Young Ruffian Director

Andrew Joseph Richardson
Dramaturg

Mike Dufays
Fight Director

Thomas Ryder Payne
Sound Designer

Holly LaFlamme
General Manager

Norah Smith
Associate Producer/Marketing Coordinator

Evelyn Campbell
Production Manager

Natasha Bean-Smith
Stage Manager

Troy Taylor
Assistant Stage Manager

Maricris Rivera
Front of House Manager

Bronwen Bradley
Publicist

Caitlin Sullivan
Youth Development Coordinator

Photo Credit: Cylla Von Tiedemann