Romeo and Juliet have been dead a year. The feuding households of Montague and Capulet must reckon with their shared blame and relive the star-crossed lovers’ final days. In our intimate, six-actor version of Shakespeare’s play, the original text is inventively reconstructed to become a vibrant act of redemption and reconciliation.
Approximately 90 minutes.
Lively pre-performance discussions about the play with Resident Dramaturg Gina Pisasale and Jeanne Sakata (Lady Capulet). Add Scoop to your shopping cart with ticket purchase for only $5: register here.
6pm in the Leonard C. Haas lobby May 2nd, 16th, 23rd
Facilitated post-performance conversations with the cast after Thursday evening performances, excluding previews.
May 10th, 17th, 24th
A live theatre experience that invites and encourages individuals with (but not limited to): Autism, ADD, ADHD, Dementia, and sensory sensitivities to all take part in the joy of live theatre. Get more info here.
May 27th at 2pm
Preshow Materials:
Scene by Scene Guide
Sensitive Themes
Character Guide
Audio description headsets provide commentary on the visual aspects of a performance (the set, costumes, and lighting effects, as well as the physical actions and body language of the actors) for our patrons with visual impairments. This supplemental narration interweaves with the real-time, spoken dialogue, so patrons won’t miss a moment of the performance. In conjunction with this service, the sensory tour offers the opportunity to experience up close and feel certain key props and costume pieces. Interested patrons can register with the box office at 610.644.3500 to participate in the tour, which begins at 1:15pm.
May 27th at 2pm
Enjoy a prix fixe dinner-and-a-show package at our award-winning restaurant, The Farmhouse Bistro. Theatre ticket and dinner packages start at $81. That's a savings of up to 15% off the single ticket price! You can also add on a prix fixe dinner to any existing ticket order for $40.
An LED screen near the stage displays dialogue in real-time, simultaneous with live speech and action. No other aspect of the performance is altered.
May 16th at 2pm & 7:30pm, May 20th at 2pm
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"Powerful, vulnerable, poignant, and funny"
"Beautiful set design... the sound and lighting design add an unobtrusive air of class."
"Thoughtful and innovative"
— Best in Philly
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"One of Requiem’s many charms is that actors who would never be cast in these roles get to play them."
"Shakespeare had a theory, and Requiem does much to prove it."
— Broad Street Review
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"It is easy to see the allure of Reading and Berkman's transformative work."
— Play Shakespeare
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"Utilizes the talents of six seasoned performers who have vast experience presenting Shakespeare."
"Costumer Marla Jurglanis does her usual job of creating wonderfully detailed ensembles."
"I'm still thinking about this play."
— Delco Culture Vultures
