Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender & Romeo and Juliet: What's in a name

About

Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender

A fearless, uplifting, and deeply personal one-person show

Created and performed by Lisa Wolpe
Photo Credits: Jenny Graham, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Internationally renowned actor and Shakespeare scholar Lisa Wolpe has arguably played more of the Bard’s male roles than any woman in history. From gender explorations to intergenerational trauma to the unforgettable story of her life, Lisa triumphantly illustrates that Shakespeare’s insight into the human condition is as relevant as ever. The story is dedicated to her father, Hans Max Joachim Wolpe, a Jewish hero who fought the Nazis in WWII after his family was murdered at Auschwitz. 

Romeo and Juliet: What's in a Name

Directed by Guy Roberts
Adapted by Fawzia M. Istradbadi & Guy Roberts

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is re-imagined from Juliet's point of view with an all Arab company of actors and a new and exciting bi-lingual English & Arabic language script. Romeo and Juliet: What's in a Name explores the dynamics of Juliet's relationship to her mother and father, Romeo, Tybalt and the Nurse with the signature of three different Juliets sharing the role. An innovative, fresh take on Shakespeare's most famous young lovers. Directed by Prague Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Guy Roberts and starring an all Arab company of actors - Fawzia M. Istrabadi, Hind Jadallah-Karraa, Stevie Bullard, Doreen Bechtol and Fady Demian with an English and Arabic language script translated by Adham Sayed.

Cast

Juliet: Fawzia M. Istrabadi
Juliet: Hind Jadallah-Karraa
Juliet: Stevie Bullard
Lord/Lady Capulet & Nurse: Doreen Bechtol
Romeo & Tybalt: Fady Demian

Creatives

Director: Guy Roberts
Adaptation: Fawzia M. Istradbadi & Guy Roberts
Arabic Translations: Adham Sayed