SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Low-budget independent musical based on the stage show. The all-original music by the band OGGI ranges from modern rock to Medieval-style chorale music and songs with the influence of the Far East. The choreography and acting style is influenced by Japanese Kabuki theatre and Bunraku puppetry, using traditional swordsmanship and the martial arts combined with traditional European drama and mime. Romeo is played as a contemporary rock star wooing Juliet with song.

Language

English

Country

Germany; United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2006

Duration

90 mins

Availability

No distributor found (3/2007)

Credits

Director

David McGaw

Cinematographer

Mike Mallak

Screenplay

David McGaw; Ginger Wade

Cast

David McGaw	Rockin’ Romeo (Romeo)
Ginger Wade	Juliet (Juliet)
Michael Haboush	Mercutio (as Peter Sheridan Steele) (Mercutio)
Janet Vincent Lee	Nurse (Nurse)
Elsuko Hasimoto	Geisha Girl
Gregg Edwards	Prince Escalas (Escalus, Prince of Verona)
Kayo Yamazaki	Lady Capulet (Lady Capulet)
Larry Gaiber	Friar John (Friar John)
Mark Jue	Capulet (Capulet)
OGGI
Tristan Creeley	Peter (Peter)

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Historical period

No period

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Copies of the screenplay are available for sale from Chockablock Productions. A trailer can be viewed at http://oggimusic.com/featurefilm.htm (accessed 4/2007).

General

Estimated budget $500,000 and paid for by the producer. The film was shot over 6 days n Hollywood in 2005, and post-production was completed in 2006 in Hamburg, Germany.

History

The film was first screened in Germany.

Online Availability

Online URL

http://oggimusic.com/featurefilm.htm

Production Company

Name

Chockablock Productions