Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story of all time — but who is it really about? Firebird’s answer is: “It’s about teenagers.” Grounding their production in the evocative themes of youth and growth, FYT pulls age to the foreground with a mixed-age cast of adults and teens. This intergenerational, present-day take on the Elizabethan classic is tailored to resonate with modern teenagers and make the trials of the play’s young heroes hit close to home for the new generation.
Adapted by Leo Lion and Zoe Senese-Grossberg · After William Shakespeare
Audience
“I am still thinking about these powerhouse performances...”
“NOT your regular high school performance: it is modern, risky, charged.. and I daresay that the Bard would be impressed.”
“To Firebird, I say this is a triumph.”
“...left me impressed beyond expectations!”
Cast
Creative Team
Directed by Leo Lion
Dramaturgy: Zoe Senese-Grossberg
Production Stage Manager: Thomas Pflanz
Lighting Design: Thomas Pflanz
Sound Design: Leo Lion
Photos
Photography: Katherine Bourbeau (1–25) · Schecter Lee (26–51)