VIOLENT DELIGHTS
A Theatrical and Cinematic adaptation of Romeo & Juliet
About
The Fifth Act NYC is rooted in both theater and film. Our dual-company model bridges these disciplines to produce bold new work for stage and screen. In keeping with this mission, T5A’s first production will be an experimental film staged theatrically.
This modern take on William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet will merge the theatrical and cinematic arts into one cohesive masterpiece. In this new adaptation, stunning visuals and expressive movement will guide the viewer through Shakespeare’s poetic words.
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Join us for a special film screening and fundraiser benefiting The Fifth Act!
JUL 26 7PM | Solas Bar 232 E 9th ST
Based on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Adaptation by Jesse Cheyenne Massari & Jose Sanchez Acosta
New Script by Jesse Cheyenne Massari
Production Designer Emmy Girouard
Production Stage Manager Faith Bruschini
First Assistant Director Tyler Hill
Theatrical Assistant Director Madelyn Quart
Intimacy Director Kait Dieppa
Choreographer Aïssatou Thiam
Director of Photography Jose Sanchez Acosta
Director Jesse Cheyenne Massari
CAST
Madeline Bennett
Chloe Bonaguide
Joe Casey
Allie Donnelly
STARRING
Samantha Lauren Carlucci
Hollis Bowden
Augustus Glick
Michael Massari
Wangai Maina
WITH
Audrey Chou
Sydney Holton
Natalie Valliant
Alexis Reine White
Taya Ovisannikov
Evelyn Johnson