Only there’s someone else, someone she encountered at a ball. All welcome “Kent” with admiration and respect – all but the bitter young Webster (Marvin Merritt IV).īut in her other life, her life at court, she is still being prepared for marriage to Lord Wessex. She demonstrates a true talent for the stage, quickly becoming one of the best of the bunch. Disguised as a man and calling herself Kent, she auditions for and wins the part of Romeo. Viola, with the help of her trusted nurse (Elizabeth Rimar), escapes her room unnoticed. But there is no Romeo – until HE walks in. ![]() On the plus side, touring legend Ned Alleyn (Arisael Rivera) is onboard as Mercutio and young Sam (Reed Davis) is set to play the female lead. Despite Queen Elizabeth’s (Rebecca Hirota) affinity for the theatre, it remains illegal for women to be actors.Īs Henslowe and Will cast their yet-to-be-written show – titled “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter” – they struggle to find capable actors, ultimately dragging their drinking buddies from the pub into the mix. But Viola loves the theatre – loves it so much that she wants nothing more than to be on the stage. Meanwhile, Viola de Lesseps (Imani Youngblood) is the daughter of a wealthy business man who, in pursuit of a title, has agreed to marry her off to the much-older Lord Wessex (J. Littleton), who wants the profits in order to recoup money owed him. Promises to Henslowe (Bari Robinson), who needs to deliver a show because of HIS promises to Fennyman (David H. Promises to Richard Burbage (John Lincoln) to deliver a new show for Burbage’s men to add to their repertory. He has had some early success with his play “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” but coming up with a follow-up has proven difficult, despite the ready assistance of good friend and fellow poet Kit Marlowe (Jay Myers).Īnd he needs to come up with something, because he’s made promises. Will Shakespeare (Christopher Joel Onken) is a poet struggling to rediscover his muse. The wildest part of all? It’s even better than it sounds. All of it set against a backdrop of backstage shenanigans as a handful of rogues and ruffians try to get their acts together long enough to put on a show – a show that’s still being written. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a fantastic story – a tale of one man’s desperate desire for greatness, on the page and in matters of the heart alike, and the woman whose own greatness may prove to be both blessing and curse. It’s a clever pick that accentuates OHA’s usual strengths while also offering a chance to engage with something a little bit different. Thus, a play not BY Shakespeare, but rather one ABOUT him. Traditionally, OHA has presented one of Shakespeare’s plays, but as part of the celebration of their 20th season, the choice was made to mix things up. ![]() Opera House Arts is presenting Lee Hall’s acclaimed stage adaptation of the 1998 Oscar-winning film “Shakespeare in Love.” The show – directed by Julia Sears – runs through July 28. STONINGTON – The love story behind one of history’s greatest love stories is currently playing out on the stage of the Stonington Opera House.
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