This Romeo and Juliet immerses us in an opulent world governed by tradition, protocol and fear. For a brief moment, innocence penetrates this tightly woven facade, illuminating the potential for healing through compassion and forgiveness. 

Set in Victorian-era Italy, the visual depiction of the world shifts between extravagant public gatherings and the secretive realm of clandestine meetings. Age-old tensions are enflamed when the established Montagues are confronted by the rising power of the Capulets. The chorus serves as both participant in and witness to the tragic cycle of loss perpetuated by this never-ending hatred. They hold accountable those who impose their will on those whose purity and joy can only be silenced by death. The set transforms from a skeletal facade to a glittering jewel box and ultimately into a tomb, encompassing all within its confines. Movement, the finely articulated fights, the intricately choreographed ball, and the sweep of chorus framing the scenes adds a visceral intensity.