Fall in love again with Shakespeare's timeless story of young passions and feuding families as the star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet are brought to the Whole Backstage in a magnificent, traditional setting. Opening February 11th at the Whole Backstage theater in Guntersville, Romeo and Juliet features Garrett Gamble and Anna Tucker in the title roles and is directed by Rich Resler.
A long, hot summer in Verona enflames the old feud between the Capulet and Montague families, leading to public brawls. As the tension builds in the streets, two teenagers fall in love at first sight. Married in secret, they hope for reconciliation between their families. When short tempers lead to deadly consequences, the young lovers find themselves alone and on the run, facing impossible odds and making desperate decisions. What starts as a bawdy teenage comedy transforms into a heart-stirring romance for the ages, and features the shining lyricism of Shakespeare's extraordinary poetry.The cast includes (by hometown): (Albertville) Josh Feemster, Mike Franklin; (Arab) Bob Copeland, Lucas Green, Leilani Hayes, Nicholas Hayes, Jake Heflin; (Gadsden) Fay Ray; (Grant) Garrett Gamble, Jared Wright; (Guntersville) Chris Bryan, Taylor Hyatt, April Isom, Mitch Resler, Will Smith, Anna Tucker; (Hayden) R.J. Whitfield; (Holly Pond) Larry Pennefather; and (Madison) Josh Hardiman and Preston Lewis.Videos