Romeo and Jules

“…love gives me strength
to stand in this world and change it.”

Romeo and Jules
A gender-expansive reimagining of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Adapted by Geoff Korf and Darby Sherwood, directed by Geoff Korf, UW Drama faculty, Associate Director
April 17 – 28, 2019
Previews April 13 & 16
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theatre, University of Washington

What if your first love was someone you’d been taught to hate? The most famous love story in the English language is not just a love story—it's also a tale of young people attempting to repair the damaged world their parents have offered them, and chart a new way forward. Will their explosive love spark a revolution, or will discord, violence, and unspeakable tragedy continue to rule? Featuring a gender-diverse cast of undergraduates from across the UW campus community, Romeo and Jules tells the story of what happens when the children of two families with very different worldviews fall in love. UW Drama Associate Director Geoff Korf directs this gender-expansive reimagining of Shakespeare’s tale of the destructive power of binary factions, and the transformative potential of youthful passion.  

RUN TIME: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
CONTENT WARNING: Contains depictions of violence, suicide, and misgendering

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Press Release: UW Drama presents ROMEO AND JULES

SPECIAL NOTE: When you make a play, you make a family. A member of our family is going through a difficult time. The company of "Romeo and Jules" asks for your support for our text/acting coach Amy Thone and her family as they face a difficult health challenge. Please follow this link for more info: https://www.gofundme.com/stella-for-star Thank you.