The NTID Theatre made a rare foray into classical theatre with a production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Patricia “Trish” Gibson Ralph, the artistic director and director of the play, noted that the actors wore “period costumes” sourced from the same firm that outfits the Royal Canadian Ballet Company for its Shakespearean productions.
The lead roles of Romeo and Juliet were portrayed by NTID alumnus Keith Cagel and Mary Beth (Barber) Motherwell. Notable performances included Kevin Nolan Sr. as Lord Capulet, Juliet’s father; Kathy Buechel, an NTID interpreter, as the Nurse, Juliet’s confidante; and Matthew Moore as Mercutio, Romeo’s close friend. Each delivered an outstanding performance, contributing to the production’s success.
Poster for Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare; shows at NTID Theatre; May 11; 12; 18-19; 1979; Performed in both sign language and voice; Cost of tickets for All Students and RIT Faculty/Staff and Senior Citizens: $1.00; Others $3.00.
Left to Right
Mary Beth Barber (Juliet)
Keith Cagle (Romeo)
Romeo & Juliet Cast Members
Back:
Kathy Buechel (Nurse)
Paulette Ann Price (Lady Capulet)
Front:
Mary Beth Barber (Juliet)
Keith Cagle (Romeo)
Keith Cagle (Romeo) and Mary Beth Barber (Juliet) performing a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare
Left to Right:
Kathy Buechel (Nurse)
Mitchael Mahar (Tybalt)
Paulette Ann Price (Lady Capulet)
Kevin Nolan (Lord Capulet)
Duanne Jackson (???)
Back:
Kathy Buechel (Nurse)
Paulette Ann Price (Lady Capulet)
Front:
Mary Beth Barber (Juliet)
Keith Cagle (Romeo)
Left to Right:
Keith Cagle (Romeo)
Matthew Moore (Mercutio)
Mitchael Mahar (Tybalt)
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