Romeo y Julieta

Synopsis
Bilingual English and Spanish audio production of Shakespeare’s Rome and Juliet. The online presentation includes a full transcript on-screen in both languages. Adapted by director Saheem Ali and playwright Ricardo Pérez González from the translation into Spanish by Alfredo Michel Modenessi. Lupita Nyong’o stars as Julieta and Juan Castano plays Romeo.
Language
Spanish (Spain - Traditional)
Country
United States
Medium
Audio; Multimedia
Notes
The homepage includes a variety of supporting materials including a searchable transcript function for the entire audio presentation; a download of the script; two documentaries (with optional subtitles):
1. Programme Notes (11 minutes) - an introduction to the production narrated by Ricardo Pérez González that includes interviews with the cast and crew.
2. Afterglow (49 minutes), additional interviews for those who have already listened to the production.
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
Translation; Spanish drama

Online availability

URI
https://publictheater.org/media-center/series/romeo-y-julieta/romeo-y-julieta/
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Director
Saheem Ali
Music
Michael Thurber
Adaptor for Radio
Ricardo Pérez González; Saheem Ali
Cast
Benjamin Luis McCracken 
Carlo Albán 
Carlos Carrasco 
David Zayas 
Erick Betancourt 
Florencia Lozano 
Guillermo Diaz 
Hiram Delgado 
Irene Sofia Lucio 
Ivonne Coll 
Javier Muñoz 
John J. Concado 
Juan Castano 
Julio Monge 
Karina Arroyave 
Keren Lugo 
Kevin Herrera 
Lupita Nyong’o 
Michael Braugher 
Modesto Lacen 
Sarah Nina Hayon 
Tony Plana 

Production Company

Name

The Public Theater

Email
info@publictheater.org
Web
https://publictheater.org/ External site opens in new window
Phone
++ 212 539 8500
Address
425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place)
New York, NY
10003
USA
Name

WNYC

Web
https://www.wnycstudios.org/ External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
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