'Romeo and Juliet' Goes Punk at VHHS

William Shakespeare's classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, is coming to Vernon Hills High School cyberpunk style.

Theater-goers will see the star-crossed lovers with set, costumes and hair inspired by the cyberpunk and steam punk movement.

Kevin Phelan directs this tale of pride, rebellion, and woe. Hair and costumes are conceived by Jen Phelan. 

The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Feb 14-16 in the high school's Studio Theater. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students, and are available for purchase at the VHHS box office the evenings of performance or may be reserved by calling the Fine Arts office at (847) 932-2283.

Cast members include:

Romeo: Tucker Rayl
Juliet: Andrianna Kurzenberger
Fr. Lawrence: Brandon Cohen
Capulet: Tyler Szarabajka
Nurse: Fiona McGovern
Mercutio: Jack Newberg
Benvolio: Mia Candocia
Lady Capulet: Chelsea deLara
Prince: Sneha Sivaram
Paris: Matt Keller
Montague: Robert Knier
Tybalt: Mike Anagnostopoulos
Lady Montague: Claire Repsholdt

Citizens:     Maggie Collins
                  Megan Dorsey          
                  Emily Fagel
                  Dalila Hatibovic    
                  Ariella Panos          
                  Alisa Logan          
                  Sarah Shanes
                  Nathan Barnett-Bishop
                  Brandon Fisher
                  Morgan McDonough
                  Riley Naughton
                  Cole Otto

Stage Manager: Amber Heier
Assistant Stage Manager: Lauren Cotton
Assistant Director: Claire Repsholdt