Beth Ann Namey and Daniel Gwatkin as the Capulets (Juliet's parents) in Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley's ROMEO AND JULIET. The stunning costumes are designed by David Guthrie. Photo by John Gerbetz		Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet's Masked Ball, Act I; scene 5. Stephane Dalle and Maria Jacobs. Photo by Robert Shomler
		Escalus, Prince of Verona (Raymond Rodriguez) attempts to quiet the angry passions of the Montgue and Capulet families. Photo by Robert Shomler
Maykel Solas is Romeo in Dennis Nahat's ROMEO AND JULIET. Photo by Robert Shomler		Juliet (Karen Gabay) on her balcony in Dennis Nahat's ROMEO AND JULIET. Act I; Scene 7 Photo by Robert Shomler
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Actions speak louder than words
Shakespeare's timeless testament to the power of love explodes onto the ballet stage March 9-12 with Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley's stunning production of ROMEO AND JULIET, presented at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. This spectacular full-length production has been hailed as one of the finest of its kind anywhere in the world of ballet and theater. All the beauty, humor, adventure and tragedy of the frightening urgency of youth is danced to the brilliant and emotive score of Sergei Prokofiev, performed live by the Ballet Orchestra. David Guthrie's elaborate and sumptuous sets and costumes, and Kenneth Keith's dramatic use of light and shadow recreate the charm and danger of old Verona where star-crossed lovers are broken apart by their feuding families. Dennis Nahat's theatrically intimate choreography grips the senses and compels us to believe again in love at first sight. This is Ballet on a grand scale with forty-five dancers, full symphony orchestra and three-acts of glorious spectacle featuring lavish masked balls, electrifying sword-fights, and secret rendezvous culminating in one of the most moving tragedies in stage history. Ballet San Jose proves that love needs no words.
Romeo and Juliet... See it with someone you love!

Choreography: DENNIS NAHAT
Music: SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Costumes & Sets: DAVID GUTHRIE
Lighting: KENNETH KEITH

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION/PURCHASE TICKETS:
Thursday, March 9th, 8:00pm
Friday, March 10th, 8:00pm
Saturday, March 11th, 1:30pm
Saturday, March 11th, 8:00pm
Sunday, March 12th, 1:30pm

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