Romeo & Juliet

September 18 - 27, 2024 in alternating rep

Shakespeare’s romantic masterpiece comes to the Weathervane stage in an exciting new production!

The power of love and the peril of hate write the destiny of these star-crossed lovers in this timeless tale while asking, “What happens when a community fails its young people?”

Shakespeare's ultimate Love Story!

Play by William Shakespeare

This production contains lewd language, depictions of suicide, moments of violence, and references to drug use. Recommended for ages 12+

Run Time: 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.

Group rates available! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Performances

Wednesday, September 18 at 7 PM

Thursday, September 19 at  9:30 AM*

Thursday, September 19 at 7 PM

Saturday, September 21 at 7 PM

*Morning Matinee

PERFORMANCES

Sunday, September 22 at 2 PM

Tuesday, September 24 at 9:30 AM*

Friday, September 27 at  9:30 AM*

Friday, September 27 at  7 PM

 

Special events

Wednesday, September 18 | Opening Night Reception: Mingle with the cast and creative team immediately following opening night at this intimate ticketed event. Reception includes a glass of champagne and drink specials.

CAST

Ethan Davenport*

Romeo

Ethan Davenport*

he/him
FIRST SEASON
Other roles this season:
STORY (Cast), JAMIE (Dean), MONTY (Ethan), CABARET (Ernst)

Ana Lauren Rodriguez**

Juliet

Ana Lauren Rodriguez**

she/her
FIRST SEASON
Other roles this season: WEDDING SINGER (Ensemble), STORY (Cast), JAMIE (Fatimah), MONTY (Joanie), CLUE (Yvette)

Ethan Paulini*

Friar Lawrence

ETHAN PAULINI*

he/him
NINTH SEASON
Other roles this season: BEAUTIFUL (Don), STORY (Cast), JAMIE (Hugo/Loco Chanelle), MONTY (Dave), CLUE (Wadsworth)

Grace L. Kramer

Nurse

Grace L. Kramer

she/her
SIXTH SEASON
Other roles this season: STORY (Cast), MONTY (Estelle)

Jorge Donoso*

Mercutio

Jorge Donoso*

he/him
SIXTH SEASON
Other roles this season: JAMIE (Laika Virgin), MONTY (Malcolm), CLUE (Mr. Green), CABARET (Emcee)

Jessie booth*

Benvolio

Jessie Booth*

she/her
SECOND SEASON
Other roles this season: JAMIE (Miss Hedge), MONTY (Pam), CABARET (Fraulein Kost)

Nicholas Deapo

Sampson/Servant/Apothecary

Nicholas Deapo

he/him
THIRD SEASON
Other roles this season: BEAUTIFUL (Righteous Bros/Lou), WEDDING SINGER (Robbie Hart), STORY (Cast), MONTY (Teddy), CABARET (Herman)

Jeremy Lloyd

Gregory/Peter/Friar John

Jeremy Lloyd

he/him
FIRST SEASON
Other roles this season: BEAUTIFUL (Drifter), WEDDING SINGER (George), STORY (Cast), JAMIE (Sayid/Tray Sophisticay), MONTY (Keno), CABARET (Bobby)

Payton Thomas**

Paris/Abraham

Payton Thomas**

he/him
FIRST SEASON
Other roles this season: WEDDING SINGER (Sammy), STORY (Cast), JAMIE (Mickey), CLUE (Cop), MONTY (Minister), CABARET (Hans)

Nathaniel j. Ryan

Tybalt

Nathaniel J. Ryan

he/him
FIRST SEASON
Other roles this season: MONTY (Horse), CLUE (Prof. Plum), CABARET (Cliff)

Lord Capulet

Robert H. Fowler*

Robert H. Fowler*

he/him
THIRTEENTH SEASON
Other roles this season: SKELETON CREW (Reggie), STORY GOES ON (Cast), JAMIE (Sandra Bollock), MONTY (Harold), CABARET (Herr Schultz)

Marisa Kirby*

Lady Capulet

Marisa Kirby*

she/her
SEVENTH SEASON
Other roles this season: STORY (Cast), JAMIE (Ray), MONTY (Vicki), CLUE (Mrs. Peacock)

CREATIVE TEAM

Nathaniel P. Claridad (he/him)

FOURTH SEASON 

Nathaniel is an NYC-based actor and director. Directing credits include work at Weathervane Theatre, TheatreWorksUSA, Imagination Stage, Southern Rep., Two River Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Out of the Box Theatrics, the One Minute Play Festival, New York Shakespeare Exchange, Peculiar Works Project, a Drama League Resident in 2019 and 2016, as well as a guest director for New York University, Marymount Manhattan, and the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also co-founder of Broadway Twisted, an annual event in North Carolina benefitting NCAAN and BC/EFA. Acting credits include Here Lies Love (The Public Theater), Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History… (St. Ann’s Warehouse), numerous regional and international credits from the Kennedy Center to the Sydney Opera House.

Camden Dalie Keech (he/him)

SECOND SEASON

Camden is happy to return to the mountains for a second season. Camden hails from Central Arkansas, where he studied design, directing, and acting. Camden really hopes you enjoy the show! 

Rien Schlecht (she/her)

TWENTIETH SEASON

Favorite Weathervane designs include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (NH Theatre Award), Guys and Dolls (NH Theatre Award), EurydiceBuyer and Cellar, and Sweeney Todd (NH Theatre Award). Her New York theatre credits – Out of the Box Theatrics, including the Drama Desk-nominated Baby, several seasons with Theatre For A New Audience, Radio City, Mark Morris Ballet, and many other theatres and TV commercials. She designed The Mysteries at The Flea (Drama Desk nom), The Jinx for HBO, worked on The Woodsman at New World Stages, and the stage and film productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Julie Taymor. 

Marley Boone (she/her)

FIRST SEASON

Marley is a costume designer and actor based out of Detroit. She has designed over 40 professional productions spanning Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. All of Marley’s work and career updates can be found at www.marleyboone.com. BFA: Michigan State University.

Jeremy Baldauf

SECOND SEASON

Jeremy returns to Weathervane after eight years away! He is a member of IATSE#481.

 

Nate Irwin (he/him)

FIRST SEASON

Nate is a sound designer/engineer based out of Indiana. He recently graduated with a BA in Sound for the Performing Arts from Purdue University. This is Nate’s first season at the Weathervane and is enjoying being surrounded by mountains!

Billy Smith (he/him)

FOURTH SEASON

While this is his fourth season at Weathervane, this is his first season living a full year in beautiful New Hampshire! Originally from Columbus, Ohio, he holds a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is constantly thankful that both the company and the community have taken him in so graciously. Billy is also the scenic charge and production coordinator for this production.

Claire Vogt (she/they)

FIRST SEASON

Claire is a scenic artist based in central Ohio. Having graduated last year with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology, they enjoy collaborating with others to create amazing art and shows. They have recently been working as a freelance designer and are excited to work at Weathervane this summer! 

PYPER K WILLIAMS (she/her)

THIRD SEASON

Pyper Williams is spending her third season here at Weathervane painting away in the shop, bringing to life the sets you see on stage this summer. She studied Acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts but now prefers to take a more behind-the-scenes approach with painting sets.

EGYPT DIXON* (she/her)

SEVENTH SEASON

Credits: Atlantic Theater Company (Production Stage Manager): ANATOMY OAS. TFANA (Assistant Stage Manager): FEFU AND HER FRIENDS. Weston Playhouse (Asst Stage Manager): INDECENT. She is excited to return to the White Mountains. She recently received her MFA in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College.
 

Kenzie Kilroy (she/her)

FIRST SEASON

Kenzie is a theatre professional based in NYC, working as a Stage Manager, Designer, & Assistant Casting Director at serval venues, including The Laurie Beechman, Theatre for a New Audience, The Triad Theater, & National Sawdust (2021- 2024). Other venues include Curious Theatre Company and Miners Alley Playhouse in Denver, CO.

Emma Aldrich Jordan (she/her)

SECOND SEASON

Emma is excited to return to Weathervane as the Patchwork Stage manager! Favorite shows include WAITRESS (Scenic Artist, Ogunquit Playhouse), RAINBOW FISH (PSM, Weathervane), DROWSY CHAPERONE (Artist in Residence, Cayuga BOCES). Emma’s freelance artwork can be seen at restaurants around the North Country. Thanks to Nick, Lindsey, and Rockdog.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon and died there in 1616. Works include Henry VI, Richard III, The Comedy of Errors, Taming of the Shrew, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Romeo & Juliet, Richard II, A Midnight Summer’s Dream, King John, The Merchant of Venice, Henry IV, Love’s Labour’s Won, Henry V, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Troilus and Cressida, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra, Cymbeline, The Winter’s Tale, and The Tempest.

SPONSORS

Kerner's Car Wash is the proud sponsor of Weathervane Theatre's production of Guys and Dolls running Sept 20 - October 8

Photos by Lew Whitener & Carrie Greenberg