Photo Flash: Rubicon Theatre's ROMEO & JULIET, Opening 8/2

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, which plays at Rubicon August 2nd through the 4th, is still as captivating as ever. The classic story invites us into a family feud that has raged through the streets of the Italian city of Verona for many years - so long, in fact, that the Montagues and Capulets can't even remember who started it! Amidst the turmoil, two star-crossed teens' search for love leads them to a tragic end, putting to rest the futile family conflict. Romeo & Juliet is written by William Shakespeare and directed by Joseph Fuqua, with verse coaching from Jonathan Drahos. Check out a first look below!

The cast features ChristIan Bennett, Nate Budroe, Akira Dann, Rebecca Graham, Hana Hallahan, Caleb Kneip, Seryhoza LaPorte, Nicole Lombardo, Macaria Martinez, Sean Riddle, Joey Santia, Joey Sponseller, Ashlyn Wetherford and Alexa Zavala.

Romeo & Juliet runs August 2 at 7 pm, August 3 at 2 pm, August 3 at 7 pm, and August 4 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, or $20 at the door. For kids 12 and under, tickets are $10, or $15 at the door.

Tickets may be purchased in person through the Rubicon Theatre Box Office, located at 1006 E. Main Street (Laurel entrance). To charge by phone, call (805) 667-2900. Or visit Rubicon online at www.rubicontheatre.org. Twenty-four-hour-a-day ticketing is available online, thanks to a grant from the Irvine Foundation Regional Arts Initiative.