Media Video Photo Op - Romeo & Juliet REDUX

Tues. Oct. 4 – 1:30 pm – The Gladstone Plosive Productions invites the media to meet the cast and creative of Romeo & Juliet REDUX .  The media video photo op is at The Gladstone Theatre on Tuesday, October 4th at 1:30pm.  There will be one scene from the play performed on stage.  The scene will be repeated for cameras.  The cast and creative will be available for short interviews.  Romeo & Juliet REDUX opens at The Gladstone on Thursday, October 6th. Schedule for Tuesday, October 4th:1:15-1:30 – Media set up 1:30-1:45 – Scene for cameras 1:45-2:00 – InterviewsCast and Creative: Written by William Shakespeare, it is adapted and directed by David Whiteley and features an all-Ottawa cast of just four actors: Robin Hodge, Mekdes Teshome, David daCosta and Lawrence Evenchick.   The production also features live performances by Ottawa musician Scottie Irving (The PepTides) who creates the vivid soundscape. Laura Wheeler contributes an exciting and ever shifting lighting design to complete this feast for the senses. About the play: William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy – re-imagined.  4 Actors. 80 minutes of raw, intense passion. Romeo and Juliet REDUX runs from October 6–15 (preview October 5). Opening night for reviewers - Thursday, October 6. Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. The play runs approximately 80 minutes. Tickets: Adult $38 | Senior (65+) $34 | Student/Artist/Unwaged/Preview $22 | Groups of 8+ $32 per ticket For more information or to purchase tickets - www.thegladstone.ca or contact The Gladstone box office at 613-233-4523. For Group Discounts of 8+ visit www.thegrouptixcompany.com, call THE Group Tix Company at 1-866-447-7849 or email info@thegrouptixcompany.com. About Plosive Productions: Plosive was formed in 2010. Now it is run by Teri Loretto-Valentick, David Whiteley, Fiona Currie and Chris Ralph.  From light-hearted comedies to powerful dramas, we produce high-quality contemporary and classic works that truly connect with Ottawa-Gatineau audiences.  Our favourite theatre is The Gladstone in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. Media Contact - Sheilagh D'Arcy McGee at 819-918-7443 or mcgee4media@gmail.com