Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

A digital edition derived from a hybrid film / theatre production that was performed and broadcast live but incorporating pre-recorded sections. Later made available on DVD. A contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s play that, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasises contact via social media, texting and virtual gatherings.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2021

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

Pandemics; social media

Credits

Director

Melissa Chalsma

Producer

David Melville

Screenplay

Melissa Chalsma

Music

David Melville

Cast

Aisha Kabia
Bernadette Sullivan
Bukola Ogunmola
David Melville
Elizabeth Dennehy
Evan Lewis Smith
Henry Alexander Kelly
Katie Powers
Kelvin Morales
Nikhil Pai
Patrick Batiste
Richard Azurdia
William Elsman

Production Company

Name

Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC)

Distributor

Name

Passion River Films

Email

info@passionriver.com

Web

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

Address

154 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ
07059
USA