Troupe to present 'Romeo and Juliet' at Derby Neck Library

Valentine's Day performance slated 

DERBY - Valley Shakespeare Festival's first performance of its 2015 season will be a script-in-hand reading of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

The classic tale of the two ill-fated young lovers will be presented at 2 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, at Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. 


With only seven actors, four music stands and minimal costuming and staging, VSF will perform the work in a framework which is guaranteed to convey all its dramatic passion and have you experiencing the play in a way you never before imagined.

Traditionally hailed as “the greatest love story of all time,” Romeo and Juliet is so much more, as lucky audience members will discover at this performance. Its themes of family allegiance, forbidden attraction, sexual awareness and abuse, violence and the struggle of youth coming of age in a dangerous and often hostile world are perennial, which is why it continues to be a story “for the ages.”

The production is being presented by Valley Shakespeare Festival and the Derby Neck Library free of charge, with a suggested donation of $10.
Seating is limited and reservations are suggested.

Valley Shakespeare Festival also will be offering Valentine-themed cupcakes, donated by “Sweet Sue’s Devilishly Delicious Delights” for sale at the event to help support the organization.

Visit www.vsfestival.org or call 203-513-9446 for more information and to make reservations for Romeo and Juliet.


This is a press release from Valley Shakespeare Festival, a non-profit theater company, fiscally-sponsored by Fractured Atlas, dedicated to bringing free Shakespeare to the communities of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.