This timeless tale of romance and tragedy is set in the year 3000 in the aftermath of a nuclear world war with two prominent families governing this futuristic Verona. Metal, rope and chain-link are the materials from which this society has carved a new life, but the prejudices that started the war blindly continue. In the face of this devastation, two lovers break through the barriers that brought them to this place of primitive survival. The performance features quite a bit of stage combat and sword fighting that will definitely draw the audience's attention to the level of hatred portrayed.
Performers say it is an experience that is hard to put into words.
Sword fighting is the coolest thing. You always watch those movies or TV shows like 'Zorro' or 'The Three Musketeers' and when you get the experience, it's the coolest realization that you can become your hero. The futuristic setting creates opportunities for new adventures for the whole cast. I think that it's a really unique opportunity, not only for the technical designers but also for the audience to see Shakespeare in a new light. SU junior Ashley Leitzel, Oakland Mills, Pa., has been cast as Lady Capulet.