Two of Philly’s star nightlife performers fall in love-at-first sight (awww), but they’re from rival clubs (gasp!)... What could go wrong?

Step into a fictional Philly nightlife, where Club Capulet currently leads the scene thanks to the success of its star, the gender-bending draglesque performer, Juliette. Curious to see what the fuss is all about, performers from a rival club, Montague’s, sneak into a show at Club Capulet.

Montague’s star, Romeo, is expecting to have a drink, throw some shade, and maybe steal an idea or two… only to have his heart stolen instead…

If you’ve ever seen Shakespeare’s classic play, you know what (probably) comes next… but you’ve likely never experienced it like this!

Audience members will be encouraged to take part in the storytelling via a dance party, a runway contest, and more.

Combining burlesque, drag arts, immersive theater, and some of Philly’s finest operatic performers, Prismatic Arts Ensemble is bringing a unique twist to Gounod’s famous operatic setting of Romeo and Juliet that you won't want to miss!

Roméo et Juliette will be sung in French with a new translation projected in English.

Semi-staged production, with piano accompaniment and immersive elements.

Cast

Roméo- William Lim
Juliette- Marcelle McGuirk
Capulet- Kevin Patrick
Mother Laura- Kaitlyn Tierney
Stephano- Amanda Staub
Mercutio- Giovani Malcolm
Tybalt- Alize Francheska Rozsnyai
Paris/Le Duc- Kyle Chastulik
Gertrude- Emily K. Byrne
Gregorio- Tanisha L. Anderson
Benvolio- Rachel Elise Sigman
Narrator- Balena Canto
Music Director- Gabriel Rebolla

What:  Roméo 💜 Juliette: An Immersive Opera Experience

Where: Theatre @ Christ Church Neighborhood House, 2nd and Market, Philadelphia, 19106

When: August 9 & 11 @ 7pm (Doors at 6:30pm)

Estimated run time: 2 hrs and 20 minutes, including intermission.

Tickets: General Admission tickets are donation based, as we believe in equitable access to the arts. We have suggested $25/person for General Admission at this event, however please donate (or not) based upon your individual means. VIP Tickets for this event are $40/person, which includes (1) drink ticket, and reserved seating on the stage!  

Content Warning: This production includes themes and depictions  of alcohol & drug use, sex, violence, self harm, and suicide. We recommend audience members be 18 or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Accessibility: The theatre at Neighborhood House is located on the 3rd floor, which can be accessed via an elevator. General admission seats are on risers. If you require a seat at floor level, please reach out to us at prismaticensemble@gmail.com to make arrangements with us!

Other Details:

Love City Brewing will be selling beer at this event. Curated mocktails, other non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase as well.

This production will include immersive elements. 

Who are we exactly?

Prismatic Arts Ensemble was founded by three Philly-based musicians (two singers and a pianist) who want to change the way that we engage with classical music by blending it with immersive theatre, drag arts, and a more casual, intimate atmosphere. No mothballs or anything stuffy to be found here!

Can't make it, but want to support our work? Here's how!

• Follow and like our posts over on Instagram and Facebook!
• Prismatic Arts Ensemble is also a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization, and you can donate to our work here: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/prismatic-arts-ensemble Contributions for the charitable purposes of Prismatic Arts Ensemble must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Have other questions for us? Feel free to reach out to prismaticensemble@gmail.com

Want to learn more about us? Check out our website: www.prismaticensemble.org and/or watch part of our 2021 premiere digital performance, Night Dances.

Prismatic Arts Ensemble's programming is supported in part by funding from The Philadelphia Culture Fund, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Greater Philadlephia Cultural Alliance.