Romeo and Juliet
- Synopsis
- A digital edition derived from a hybrid film / theatre production that was performed and broadcast live but incorporating pre-recorded sections. Later made available on DVD. A contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s play that, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasises contact via social media, texting and virtual gatherings.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2021
- Duration
- 94 mins
Credits
- Director
- Melissa Chalsma
- Producer
- David Melville
- Screenplay
- Melissa Chalsma
- Music
- David Melville
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC)
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Historical period
- Contemporary
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Pandemics; social media
Notes
- History
- The production was live streamed for eight performances between 17 and 27 September 2020. Added to Amazon Prime in January 2022.
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Passion River Films
- info@passionriver.com
- Web
- http://www.passionriver.com/ External site opens in new window
- Address
- 154 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ
07059
USA
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79712 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)