NTID Performing Arts produced three different versions of Romeo and Juliet: a traditional version, a Kabuki dance interpretation, and a modern adaptation using the original language. One of these productions featured a Broadway-style approach reminiscent of West Side Story, a reimagining of the Romeo and Juliet theme.
The stage design evoked the atmosphere of New York City, incorporating elements such as a street setup with a broken-down car, a streetlight, an apartment building, and a basketball court. The lead roles were performed by Aneesha Lane as Juliet and Michael Spady—currently one of the most notable Deaf actors on screen and stage, known for his award-winning performance in the Off-Broadway show Emperor Jones—as Romeo.
Aneesha Lane Michael Spady
Mia Sanchez Aneesha Lane Brian Strother
Damita Peace (Costume Designer) Candice Lisenby
L to R: Michael Spady, Reut Gal, Aneesha Lane, Ian Sanborn, Jason Listman
Brian Strother Aneesha Lane
L to R: Brian Strother, Aneesha Lane, Karriefh Norman, Mia Sanchez
Dae-Kun Kim Ruthie Jordan
L to R: Edward Buck, Schaefer Kath, Ruthie Jordan, Dae-Kun Kim, Michael Spady, Ahmed Ibrahim, Ian Sanborn, Michelle Terrell, Brenda Koumphol, Jason Listman
Sitting L to R: Christopher Coles, Joseph Fox, Rosemary Kuplicki, Denise Green, Josh Falacho, Edward Buck, Dae-Kun Kim, Michael McCarthy, Reut Gal, Mary Vreeland (Director), Michael Spady, Aneesha Lane, Jaeson Turner, Sheena Lynch, Matthew Goyette
1st Row Standing L to R: Kimberly Billiard, Liz Ovando, Terri Reisinger, Ian Sanborn, Brian Strother, Sherika Luster, Marvin Brooks, Candice Lisenby, Karriefh Norman, Michelle Terrell, Mia Sanchez, Norelle Henry, Brenda Koumphol, Kathlyn Fernandez, Edward Erenburg, Jessica Mikolay, Julie Ortiz, Erica Hernandez, James Harris, Ruthie Jordan
Back Row L to R: William Bennet, Andrew Campbell, Gabrielle Weiler, Peter Elliot, Emily Blachly, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jason Listman, John Traeger
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