Sponsored by:
Carla & Ed Slomin
A TENDER THING
By BEN POWER
Directed by ALAN PAUL
JUNE 25–JULY 20 | ST. GERMAIN STAGE
What if Romeo and Juliet did not die as teenagers, but lived on into old age? Ben Power has brilliantly taken Shakespeare’s words, rearranged and reimagined the play’s scenes, and the result is a provocative tale of lasting love and commitment. First staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this Romeo and Juliet is about the deep, caring relationship that can only be forged by time.
Sponsored in part by:
Jo Ann and Bill Hajjar
A Tender Thing Deeper Look: “New Context for a Classic”
Sunday, July 7, 11am | St. Germain Stage
Join us for an exploration of the challenges and opportunities present in adapting Shakespeare for modern audiences. Director Alan Paul and Williams College professor of English and Theatre James L. Pethica Senior will break down how the source text is used in this new context and reveal fascinating hidden gems of poetry and language throughout this new take on Romeo and Juliet.
