Wednesday, July 4, 2018

ROMEO AND JULIET @ OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL



Through July 15, 2018
(330) 673-8761


Kerry Clawson

OSF’s comedic approach for the first half of the production is achieved chiefly through actor Ryan Zarecki as Mercutio, who is relentlessly teasing and bawdy with his wildly funny, over-the-top mockery of his friend Romeo. 

Zarecki creates the most energetic jokester I’ve ever seen in a Mercutio, aided by his abundant physical comedy. He amps up the comedy in his highly memorable characterization by picking Romeo up and spinning around with his friend on his shoulders, and even plants a mocking kiss on the angry Tybalt while dueling him.

To see a full review of this show, read Kerry Clawson's review here.

Christine Howey
In this instance, many decisions made by director Nancy Cates wind up making this R&J substantially less memorable than it ought to be.

To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at  Cleveland Scene