New Repertory Theatre will open its inaugural season in the Arsenal Center for the Arts with "Romeo and Juliet."  Performance dates are September 18 through October 9.

The production is directed by Rick Lombardo, Producing Artistic Director, who commented, “This production celebrates everything about our new theatre – it's the perfect show to let us stretch our wings. It's also a show I've wanted to produce for years, because despite its Renaissance sensibilities, I believe it conveys a powerful message about contemporary life.  'Romeo and Juliet' demonstrates the tragic waste of a world given over to tribalism and feudal conflict, a world that sacrifices the best and the brightest of its youth to senseless conflict.” Lombardo is celebrating his tenth season as New Rep's Producing Artistic Director.
       
The Company

Lucas Hall (Romeo) makes his Boston-area debut with "Romeo and Juliet."  Having trained at the North Carolina School of the Arts, Lucas has numerous Shakespearean, television and New York credits.

Jennifer Lafleur (Juliet) returns to New Rep after performing in its 2004 production of "Scapin."  A graduate of Brandeis University's MFA training program for actors, Ms. Lafleur recently appeared in the Actors’ Shakespeare Project production of "Measure for Measure."

Joseph Plummer (Mercurio) also hails from Brandeis University's MFA program.  Among his Boston credits are productions with Shakespeare & Company and North Shore Music Theatre.

Diego Arciniegas (Friar) previously appeared at New Rep in "Tartuffe" and "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead."  Most recently, Mr. Arciniegas staged "Arcadia" and "The Comedy of Errors" for the Publick Theatre, where he serves as Artistic Director.

Rachel Harker (Lady Capulet) returns to New Rep after critically-acclaimed appearances in last season's "Approaching Moomtaj" and "Quills," as well as this summer's "The Lovers" with Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre.

Steven Barkhimer (Lord Capulet) last worked on New Rep's stage in "Quills."  A recent winner of the IRNE Award for Best Supporting Actor, Mr. Barkhimer has worked extensively at New Rep, the Publick Theatre, and other regional theaters.

Bobbie Steinbach (Nurse) received the 2001 Elliot Norton Award for her work in New Rep's production of "Stonewall Jackson's House."  As a founding member of the Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Ms. Steinbach appeared in "Julius Caesar" and "Richard III."

Ted Hewlett (Tybalt/Fight Director) appeared, as an actor, in New Rep's production of "Tartuffe" and also served as fight consultant for last season's "Quills."  Other Boston credits include productions with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, SpeakEasy Stage, North Shore Music Theatre, and the Publick Theatre.

Adam Zahler (Lord Montague/Peter) received the 2005 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Director for New Rep's production of "Permanent Collection" and later this season will direct New Rep's production of "Frozen."  Previously a staff member of New Rep for seven seasons, Mr. Zahler also directed the New Rep productions of "Kindertransport," "Stonewall Jackson's House," "Rose" and "No Niggers, No Jews, No Dogs."

Dan Cozzens (Benvolio) recently worked in New Rep On Tour’s popular production of "Cyrano." Mr. Cozzens is a graduate of Harvard University and has trained with members of the American Repertory Theatre in acting and directing.

Mason Sand (Balthasar) is a founding member of Company One, which received a 2004 Elliot Norton Award for its production of "Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train."  Mr. Sand previously performed in New Rep's production of "A Girl's War," for which he received an IRNE nomination.
       
The cast will be completed by Douglass Bowen-Flynn, Megan Gleeson, Greg Hildreth, Angie Jepson, Will Keary, Mark Killian, Risher Reddick, Gerard Slattery and Rachel Zampelli.

For tickets and information, contact the box office at its new number, 617-923-8487 or visit www.newrep.com.

-- OnStage Boston

08/23/05

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