By William Shakespeare
Directed by Beth Wolf

June 28 – August 4, 2024
Performed outdoors at Chicago Women’s Park and Garden, Gross Park, LIncoln Park, Kelvyn Park, Nichols Park, and Touhy Park

Reviews

“This stripped-down but heartfelt take on the familiar tale translates well. … Ebby Offord as Juliet and Faiz Siddique as Romeo burn with urgency. … Midsommer Flight’s Romeo and Juliet is a lovely (and free!) opportunity to see a familiar story in sturdy hands.” RECOMMENDED.
Chicago Reader, 07.03.2024

“Is there anything as lovely as theater in the park on a warm summer evening? …skillfully directed by Beth Wolf… Wolf’s direction is sharp and allows the actors to portray their characters so that their personalities shine through.” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Third Coast Review, 07.14.2024

“[I] give Midsommer Flight high marks for exuberance … For me, Ebby Offord’s luminous Juliet, so eager to embrace her happiness, stood out and was well matched by Faiz Siddique as her handsome Romeo.” RECOMMENDED.
Hyde Park Herald, 07.19.2024

Photo Gallery

Photo credit: Tom McGrath / TCMcG Photography

Cast and Crew

CAST:
Top Row L to R: Kristen Alesia (Nurse et al), Ryan Armstrong (Sampson et al), Brandon Beach (Paris et al), Zach Bloomfield (Lord Montague et al), Haven A.J. Crawley (Mercutio).
Second Row L to R: Jack Morsovillo (Gregory et al), Tristan Odenkirk (Tybalt), Ebby Offord* (Juliet), Jonathan Perkins (Lord Capulet), Laura Resinger (Lady Capulet).
Third Row L to R: Génesis Sánchez (Benvolio), Faiz Siddique (Romeo), Amber Washington (Prince, understudy Juliet), Joe Zarrow (Friar Lawrence), Blake Hood (swing understudy).
Fourth Row L to R: Katie Luchtenburg (swing understudy), Shail Modi (swing understudy), Andrew Salzano (swing understudy), Anne Marie Trodden (swing understudy).

STAFF: Beth Wolf (Director), Adi Davis (Production Manager), Payton Shearn (Stage Manager), LaKecia Harris (Assistant Director), Hailey Piorek (Assistant Stage Manager), Tiara Bullock (Box Office Manager), Sammi Grant (Vocal Coach), Jack Morsovillo (Composer/Music Director), Isa Noe (Prop and Scenic Designer), Hannah Mary Simpson (Text Coach), Chris Smith (Fight Director), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Designer), Maureen Yasko (Intimacy Director & Fight Director)

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

With special thanks to the Arts Work Fund for supporting our marketing efforts with a 2024 Explore grant.

Presented in partnership with Night Out in the Parks and the Chicago Park District.