February 25, 2022 – May 14, 2022
A pair of star-cross’d lovers
Presented Indoors at the Blackfriars Playhouse
The power of love and the perils of hate write the destiny of these young lovers, in a new production directed by José Zayas^ and starring ASC Veterans Brandon Carter* and Meg Rodgers* in the title roles.
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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
^ The Director is a Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union
Acting Fellow
Andrew Steven Knight is a talented actor and educator whose dynamic performances and deep connection to Shakespearean theatre shine at ASC and beyond.
Cast
THIS TOUR SEASON: Paris in Romeo and Juliet and Adriana in A Comedy of Errors
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
THIS SEASON: Dick Wilkins and Peter in A Christmas Carol
Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.
THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet and Antipholus of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors.
THIS SEASON: Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Balthazar, Courtesan, Jailer, Messenger in The Comedy of Errors; Dance Captain.
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
Mercutio and Montague in Romeo and Juliet and Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors; Fight Captain
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
THIS SEASON: Balthazar, u/s Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Luciana in The Comedy of Errors
THIS SEASON: Composer, Music Director
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Swing in Romeo and Juliet and The Comedy of Errors
Johnny Williams III is a dynamic performer whose versatility and passion bring captivating characters to life at ASC and beyond.
Artistic Team
José Zayas is an acclaimed director with 100+ productions across New York, regional, and international stages.
THIS SEASON: Costume Designer for A Christmas Carol
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
Doreen Bechtol is a seasoned movement consultant, actor, and educator with extensive experience in theatre, choreography, and original devised works.
Adrienne was the ASC’s Interim Production Manager.
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.
Mercutio and Montague in Romeo and Juliet and Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors; Fight Captain
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Swing in Romeo and Juliet and The Comedy of Errors
NAME: Thomas K. Prater PRONOUNS: He/She/They TITLE: Props Artisan FAVORITE SHAKESPEARE PLAY: Julius Caesar SHAKESPEARE CHARACTER THAT BEST DESCRIBES ME: Richard II FAVORITE PLAY THAT ISN’T BY SHAKESPEARE: Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill …
Lia joined the ASC as an intern in 2012, then full-time in 2016. She currently works as the Education Programs Manager and ASC Theatre Camp Director.
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan
THIS SEASON: Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Balthazar, Courtesan, Jailer, Messenger in The Comedy of Errors; Dance Captain.
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.