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Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast". July 9-23, 1997 Special Showcase showing April 23, 1998
In 1997, Hudson Shakespeare officially became the name of record for any production. Prior to this time, indoor shows were being produced under Patchwork Players. Continuing to explore Shakespeare's tragedies and producing shows in both indoor and outdoor venues, HSC returned with Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. Both productions were the first to venture out of state into New York City. These shots were taken at the Producer's Club Theatre on 44th St. in NYC. Fight choreography courtesy of Ricki Ravitz.
Above left, the battle of Mercutio (left- Michael Gentile) and Tybalt (Jesse Hlubik). Above right, Mercutio performs his famous "Queen Mab" speech using Benvolio as the Mab's coachman.
Below left, the opening skirmish between Benvolio (Justin Mann) and Tybalt. Below right, Juliet (Jennifer Celia) and Romeo (Jon Ciccarelli) after their quick secret wedding.
Cast curtain call. Cast:
Locations: Producer’s Club Theatre, New York City Grundy Pier – Jersey City, NJ Lackawana Plaza - Hoboken, NJ Church Square Park – Hoboken, NJ Elysian Park – Hoboken, NJ Columbus Park - Hoboken, NJ Donnelly Park - West New York, NJ Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre - Jersey City, NJ
To view on-line play text, character descriptions, play synopsis and other information on the play visit our Romeo and Juliet section in our on-line Shakespeare Library.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare Directed by Jon Ciccarelli "There 's daggers in men's smiles". August 7-20, 1997
Closing out the 1997 Shakespeare in the Parks season, HSC produced a rather blood soaked version of the Scottish Play. Using another of HSC's favorite devices of indeterminate settings or time periods, this production had a bit of "road warrior" meets medieval Scotland. Rather suggestive than practical, these elements lent to a timeless feel, props other than swords were dispensed with and a pantomime style was used to denote the use of items in activities. Full on sword work was employed with most of the cast. Fight choreography was provided courtesy of Monica Russell. As with its predecessor Romeo and Juliet, this production both toured outdoor locations and performed at the Producer's Club Theatre. This production went on to win the Fitch award for Best Thematic Interpretation of a published work. An award given NYC area productions judging all aspects of acting and stagework. Locations: Producer’s Club Theatre, New York City Grundy Pier – Jersey City, NJ Lackawana Plaza - Hoboken, NJ Church Square Park – Hoboken, NJ Elysian Park – Hoboken, NJ Columbus Park - Hoboken, NJ Donnelly Park - West New York, NJ
To view on-line play text, character descriptions, play synopsis and other information on the play visit our Macbeth section in our on-line Shakespeare Library.
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