Calhoun On Tour Company presents 'Romeo and Juliet'

The Calhoun High School On Tour Company is excited to kick off its season with Shakespeare’s classic, “Romeo and Juliet.” Performances will be held on Oct. 28 and 29, as well as on Nov. 3 (understudy matinee), 4, and 5 in the Sanford H. Calhoun High School auditorium, located at 1768 State St. in Merrick.

This classic, romantic tragedy will be set in Verona, Italy during the 1950s, evocative of the great Fellini films of the Italian Cinema. The 1950s setting is further enhanced by the themed costumes, as well as the music.

The cast includes Alaina Anderson as Juliet Capulet, Doug Gallo as Romeo Montague, Max Kirby as Paris, Alex Werthauer as Benvolio, Zach Neiger as Mercutio, James Caracciolo as Tybalt, Mark Roberti as Friar Laurence, Ben Libov as Lord Capulet, Jessica Ehrlich as Lady Capulet and Nicolette O’Keefe as Nurse.

There is also a special event, The On Tour Company’s annual Dinner Theatre, which will take place on Nov. 5 in the Calhoun cafeteria. This year, the dinner theatre will serve up the cuisine of Northern Italy’s Veneto region and Italian songs of the 1950’s. The banquet will also include comic entertainment.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of the understudy performance, which is to begin at 4 p.m. Directed by Salvatore Salerno, tickets can be reserved by phone at 992-1377.

Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults, and can be purchased at the door. Tickets for Dinner Theatre are $30 for students and seniors and $35 for adults. You can reach the box office at 516-992-1377 to reserve tickets for the show. Dinner Theatre tickets can only be purchased by calling or emailing the Drama boosters. Further information can be found on the On Tour Company website.

Photo: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District