Romeo and Her Sister at New Hampshire Theatre Project

Romeo & Her Sister

by Jillian Blevins

Directed by Courtney St. Gelais

June 7 to June 23

One Thursday Only, June 20 - 7:30PM

Fridays - 7:30pm

Saturdays - 4:00pm

Sundays - 2:30pm

Charlotte Cushman's story is another rarely told, yet unforgettable account being shared this season. Cushman was a world-famous 19th Century actor, who broke new ground with her portrayal of Romeo, alongside her sister as Juliet, in Shakespeare's most famous romance. What the world didn't know was that Charlotte was hiding her loves and romances, being at the time, a closeted lesbian. Fearful of scandal that will arise, Charlotte is just trying to keep her life together before opening night. To close out its season during Pride month, NHTP presents a queer historical dramedy about a revolutionary performer, Romeo and Her Sister.