Romeo and Juliet
by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Feb. 04 - Feb. 09
Tuesday-Saturday

Faraz Mobli, Nyah Alder (photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer)Feuding families, forbidden love, and the tragic consequences of youthful passion Romeo and Juliet explores the complexities of fate, family, and love.

An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, the County Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple to marry the next day, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s own cousin, Tybalt, for which Romeo is banished. In a desperate attempt to be reunited with Romeo, Juliet follows the Friar’s plot and fakes her own death. The message fails to reach Romeo, and believing Juliet dead, he takes his life in her tomb. Juliet wakes to find Romeo’s corpse beside her and kills herself. The grieving family agree to end their feud.

Directed by third-year MFA director Kathleen McDowell, this production takes place in the not-so-distant future, emphasizing Shakespeare’s timelessness.
The tragic lovers Nyah Alder (Juliet) and Faraz Mobli (Romeo) bring their electric chemistry to the stage. They are aided by their allies, Ella Kriegel (Nurse), Kevin Engel (Friar Lawrence), and Nathan Bachtell (Benvolio), as they defy the generational hatred of their two families.
The infamous two houses are made up of Omari Crocker (Mercutio), Ricardo Lopez Montilla (Tybalt),Ciara de la Sayette (Lady Capulet), Konnor Sheppard (Lord Capulet), Miguel Gaytan (Lord Montague), and Izzy Enriquez (Lady Montague).
In addition, the cast includes Eva De Guelle (Escalus), Connor Duncan (Paris), and a powerhouse ensemble: Rem Remy, Brian Willery II, Presley Batkins, and Kyler Huyse.
The creative team includes Maximiliano Estudillo Cantu, scenic designer; Jade Kelly Connaughton, costume designer; AJ Rose, lighting designer; Scott Murdock, sound designer; Colin Shay, technical director; and Ivy Clamons, production stage manager.
Poster & Photos: Lauren Jurgemeyer
 

Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Tuesday-Saturday,
February 04 - February 09, 2025
Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
601 University Drive
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX, 78666
 Feb. 4 to 9, 2025 
 
  • TUESDAY, February 4 at 7:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY, February 5 at 7:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, February 6 at 7:30 PM
  • FRIDAY, February 7 at 7:30 PM
  • SATURDAY, February 8 at 7:30 PM
  • SUNDAY, February 9 at 2:00 PM
 
 
Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre, 405 Moon Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666

Tickets

  • Public: $22
  • TXST Faculty: $19
  • TXST Student: $11
Tickets can be purchased online at txstatepresents.com.
 
Parking will be directed to the Edward Gary Parking Garage (401 Edward Gary Dr.) behind the Performing Arts Center.