A New Twist on an Old Classic

This weekend marks the opening of the production of the Northfield Arts Guild Production of Romeo and Juliet in Central Park. Everyone is familiar with the Shakespeare classic with young lovers, sword fights, and romance. However, you have never seen anything quite like the Northfields Arts Guild rendition of the production. For the eleventh year in a row, the Northfield Arts Guild will sponsor this type of unique outdoor production. This is not traditional theater, this is going to be a mesmerizing experience which will be a blast for the whole family.

The classic story of Romeo and Juliet is going to be brought to life by director Jean Wilcox. The production will be a new twist on an old classic. The staging of this play is going to be presented in promenade staging. This means that there is no one set stage in comparison to traditional theater which focuses on one center stage where all scenes are framed. Each scene will be framed individually with the use of props. This will be exciting for the audience because the actors will be moving all around you at all times. The direction of your focus will be new for each scene.

This year, the cast of Romeo and Juliet will not be providing a "boring routine rendition" says Libby Glimsdal, Theater Coordinator. This year Todd Edwards has choreographed many new and exciting fight scenes. As the fight scenes unfold, the actors will be moving all around the audience. You will find yourself literally in the middle of these heated battles.

The performance will begin this Friday at 7:00pm. The production will run August 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, and 14 with all productions scheduled to start at 7:00pm. Tickets for adults are $15, and students and seniors are $10.

Make sure you bring a blanket to sit on, or the Arts Guild will also be providing seating to those with limited mobility. This event will be handicap accessible so that all can enjoy.

Because the production is held outside weather is always a factor. In case of rain or other, the Northfield Arts Guild will be posting any cancellations of the show the day of the production on their website, after 5:00pm. Lets keep our fingers crossed for blue sky and all head out to Central Park for a night to remember. As William Shakespeare himself said, “All the world’s a stage”.  Come see his idea come to life as the cast of Romeo and Juliet make all of Central Park their stage.