Apple Shakes Presents:

Romeo And Juliet!

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About our Shakes Program: This class is a non-musical class introducing the works of William Shakespeare to middle and high school aged participants. (Ages 11 - 18) Participants learn the historical context and performance practices of Elizabethan actors as well as the rehearsal process of the time. A large portion of classes for the first two months places an emphasis on the verse and delivery of the prose and verse of the script. Participants are cast in rolls in the second month to begin the traditional “rehearsal” process while using games as skill builders as well as Shakespearean Insult, Stage Combat, voice, and theatrical make-up workshops. Rehearsed for a long period of time to encourage full textural understanding, performance confidence and polish. 

About Romeo and Juliet: An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, the County Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple to marry the next day, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s own cousin, Tybalt, for which Romeo is banished. Will Romeo be reunited with his Juliet? “Aye, there’s the rub.”

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An Interview With Our Actor Of The Week:

Sophia Naughton

Introduce yourself, and tell us how old you are!

Sophia Naughton, 10 years old

Why do you love theatre?

I love expressing myself through the music, singing, acting, and the costumes!

How long have I been at Poison Apple?

1 year.

What has been your favorite show that you've performed in?

I really loved being in Aladdin.

Favorite Role?

Pearl in Finding Nemo because she was funny.

What’s something you’ve learned from participating in theatre?

How much fun it is being onstage! Also, I've gained more confidence about public speaking.

Can you tell us about a moment onstage when something didn't go as planned? How did it turn out?

One of the characters forgot their cue, but then they remembered them and everything went fine.

What's one piece of advice you'd like to give to someone stepping onstage for the first time?

You may feel nervous when you first step onto the stage, but once you say your first few lines, it’s not as scary as you think it will be.

Is there anyone you'd like to give a shout-out to for supporting you on your acting journey?

I would like to thank Ms. Noelle for choosing me to play Tinkerbell in my first musical. I would also like to thank my mom and dad for seeing all my shows and helping me practice my lines and songs.

Tell us the shows you have participated in with Poison Apple!

Aladdin, Annie, and Finding Nemo.

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