Presented by SVA Theatre, The Shakespeare Society, and Red Bull Theater
Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Rated PG-13; 138 minutes
In the Italian city of Verona, the Montague and the Capulet families are perpetually feuding. When Romeo (Leonard Whiting), a handsome young Montague, disregards convention by attending a Capulet ball, he falls in love with the beautiful Juliet (Olivia Hussey), a Capulet. After a brief courtship, the two elope, creating even greater tension between their families. Italian director Franco Zeffirelli’s Academy Award-Winning film is considered to be the definitive screen version of Shakespeare’s classic love story.
Followed by a discussion with classical theater directors Jesse Berger and Michael Sexton, in conversation with SVA faculty member Mary Lee Grisanti.
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FREE for SVA students, faculty, and staff ”” please present your ID at the door.  You may request up to two tickets per person.
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