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Romeo and Juliet was amazing! I enjoyed it from beginning to end.
~ Jessica Jones Faculty of The Jesse Owens Public School, New York City.
PRODUCTION PICTURES
Directed by Luke Bond
Produced by Robert Williams
Very good, fresh approach to the tale of Romeo and Juliet. The interaction with such a young audience is a must.I liked the modern dress and setting, the passion, romance, tragedy, and versus, and the essential elements of each character were portrayed with such passion (another plus for a young audience!).
~ Mrs. Malyukov, Faculty of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City.
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Entertaining, enthusiastic, funny, passionate! I enjoyed the simplicity of the show and the modern costumes. I liked the competence and enthusiasm of the actors!
~ Veronica Perdomo, Faculty of A. Philip Randolph High School, New York City
“Give me my Romeo, and, when he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with <night,
And pay no worship to the garish sun.”
Performances at Theaters and High Schools in Manhattan
MISSION STATEMENT
Having the opportunity to watch a live version of the play was a wonderful opportunity for our 9th graders, and a great way to reinforce the work they have been doing in class.
~ David Fanning, Principal of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School.
MORE ABOUT US
Every year we take on one of Shakespeare’s classics and condense it to A 90 minute long production, making it easier for an entire student body to see a show in one school day. With a diverse cast of young actors, we make our productions easily relatable to younger audiences. By providing the ability to witness a professional Shakespeare production with trained actors, sword fights, modern settings, and contemporary themes, we help young students across the country gain an understanding of not only Shakespeare’s text, but why his plays have influenced the world for over four hundred years.
I really appreciated the diversity of the cast.
~ Samiayah Johnson, Faculty of The Jesse Owens Public School, New York City.
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Our company is based in Manhattan, permitting us to acquire the best team of actors available. Our Players take the show on the road, providing you with an easy opportunity to educate your students and let them experience a production constructed by New York Actors.
I thought the production was great and engaging! The actors were entertaining for the students. I liked how the production still felt relevant.
~ Paige Navalany, A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City
The New York Theater Festival hosts dramas and musicals in a two season festival, held in the Summer and Winter, known as Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Festivals. It currently operates at The Hudson Guild Theater. It has and been operating since 2012 hosting more then 500 productions and more than 3,500 actors. The New York Theater festival is now the largest festival of it’s kind in the United States.
It was very well done! I know many of my students away having enjoyed all of the performances.
~ Josie Buegos, Faculty of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City
The Production of Romeo and Juliet was engaging. The students were participating and were following the characters on stage. The actors were professional and punctual. I liked the play’s momentum and energy. The use of contemporary music was a great way to connect with students.
~ Kelly M Downing, ELA Teacher of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City.
WHAT WE OFFER:
1. One to two performances of our ninety minute production
of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. If your entire student body can’t fit in your performance space, or if you don’t want everyone out of class at the same time, then feel free to book us for two performances in the same school day!
2. A twenty to thirty minute talk back with the students from the cast after each show.
We believe talk backs provide students with the ability to express their own thoughts about the themes of the play in contrast with our production. We find this type of formatted discussion between cast and students fosters a greater understanding of the play as whole, as well as providing students with a sense of belonging to the eternal unraveling of Shakespeare’s works.
3. SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP!
If there’s time remaining in the school day, or if an after school session is arranged, we provide a variety of workshops for students who are interested in performing Shakespeare! Our workshops are run by cast members who also have teaching experience. Our workshops include Performing Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Text, and Stage Combat. Schools can opt for one workshop, or all three at the same time!
The Production was a success! It was concise and seamlessly from beginning to end.
~ Juan Alvarez, Faculty of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City
The actors were diverse and animated.” – K. Alvarez
Thomas, Faculty of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City
“It was very engaging and appropriate. I liked the actions to engage students and make the play more accessible.”
– Kierra D. Fastapuir, Faculty of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City.
BOOK US TODAY:
Book us today to come perform for your students at your high school!
Have questions? Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Phone Number: 570-877-0001
Email Address: bardsplayersny@gmail.com
*Please note that specific performance dates are subject to the dates we are performing and touring in a particular area. The sooner you book a show, the more likely we can come on a date best suited to your school!