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Cadre Kerr performs Romeo and Juliet

Fog swirls in the background, as Shakespearean characters gather on the stage, familiar roles presented in a new way. This year, Cadre Kerr plans on changing up the way that they perform the play “Romeo and Juliet.”

The play will be performed at 7 p.m. October 23, 24, 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. October 31. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

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“The one thing that separates it [Romeo and Juliet] from other Shakespearean pieces, is that it consists of a post-apocalyptic twist,” senior crew head Quincy Robinson said. “This rendition indeed created an intriguing outlook for the audience.”

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The “Mad Max” inspiration for the sets and costumes has required a lot of advance preparation for the crew, according to permanent tech head Jesus Pineda.

“This is the most technically advanced play we’ve done,”Pineda said. “We used the most amounts of lights, made two different sets [for the Montague and Capulet families], and we have a lot of new freshmen. This was a hard process but it was a great experience that taught many ideas and created new lineage for the years to come.”

The execution of this type of play shows the determination and effort represented by the Cadre Kerr members.

“With the direction of [theatre teachers Julie Ryan and Joey Watkins], we’re really telling the story and trying to the play more impactful and emotional, rather than simply original Shakespeare,” Pineda said “The scenes under this theme will hit you hard.”

The style, setting, and setup for the play have changed the terms of performance for the actors as well.

“Our stage is divided differently this year,” junior chorus actor Rem Aitbouchireb said “The audience is now on both sides of the stages, providing more glimpses and angles of the play.”

Through constant work of cast and crew, sophomore Samin Amin who plays Prince Escalus believes that the play will turn out as a success.

“Without a doubt, I feel like this play will be outstanding and extraordinary,” Amin said. “Seeing all the dedication, energy, and perseverance put forth by all the members, I feel that this play will certainly pay off. Through continual practice, from acting to costumes, I feel that people are really going to enjoy this play.”

Nurse, played by Mariah Menedez, and Juliet weep over the death of cousin Tybalt, questioning her decision with Romeo.
Nurse, played by Mariah Menedez, and Juliet weep over the death of cousin Tybalt, questioning her decision with Romeo.
The heads of the two families, Lord Montague (Ola Solabi) and Capulet (Kerean Vu) finally end their dispute after Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
The heads of the two families, Lord Montague (Ola Solabi) and Capulet (Kerean Vu) finally end their dispute after Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
Romeo, played by junior Jose Ramos, and Juliet, played by Kathryn Negri, profess their profound love. The play was performed October 23, 29 and 30 at 7 PM and at 2 PM October 31. A performance scheduled for October 24 was moved to after school November 2 after rain cancelled the original date.
Romeo, played by junior Jose Ramos, and Juliet, played by Kathryn Negri, profess their profound love. The play was performed October 23, 29 and 30 at 7 PM and at 2 PM October 31. A performance scheduled for October 24 was moved to after school November 2 after rain cancelled the original date.

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