Orlando Shakes Presents Annual Mock Trial Featuring ROMEO and JULIET
By: Beau Higgins Dec. 13, 2011
ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER'S BARD'S BOARD BARRISTERS PRESENT
4TH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL ON TUESDAY, February 21, 2012
4TH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL ON TUESDAY, February 21, 2012
Lively Event Focuses on Romeo and Juliet and The Trial of Friar Laurence
Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Bard's Board Barristers present their annual mock trial on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street). Based on William Shakespeare's (and Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production of) Romeo and Juliet, this lively event will explore whether Friar Laurence is legally culpable for the untimely deaths of Juliet and Romeo.
After the teenagers are found dead in the Capulet Vault, Prince Escalus declares there will be "more talk of these sad things;/Some shall be pardoned, and some punished", implying that he plans to deliver justice. Topping the list of possible suspects is Friar Laurence, who is, as he admits himself, the "most suspected".
Since 2009, the Bard's Board Barristers has hostEd Mock trials using classic plays as templates to explore contemporary legal thought. Past mock trials focused on legal issues arising from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as well as Shakespeare's Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice.
Actors from Orlando Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet (running January 25 – March 17, 2012) will participate in this event. A panel of five special guest judges will then consider the verdict. Kimberly Ashby, a shareholder at Akerman Senterfitt, and John Hamilton, a shareholder at Foley& Lardner, will serve as advocates for the parties. As usual, there will be a number of twists, turns, and surprises throughout the trial.
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and the opportunity to mingle with leading members of Central Florida's legal, business and artistic communities before the trial. The public is welcome; however, general admission seating is limited. Tickets are $25 ($15 for students) and include one drink ticket; good for any beverage.
2012 Mock Trial tickets are available by calling the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 or online at http://www.orlandoshakes.org and in person at the Box Office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando's Loch Haven Cultural Park.
The 2012 Mock Trial is sponsored by First American Title Company and Roetzel & Andress. Romeo and Juliet is made possible by Geller Ragans, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is supported by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts campaign and by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.
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