NTID Theatre History: RIT Dance Co - Romeo and Juliet (Japanese): April 1992

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RIT Dance Co - Romeo and Juliet (Japanese): April 9-12, 1992

Michael Thomas, a visiting assistant professor at NTID, created a unique adaptation of Shakespeare's classic love story, presenting it in the traditional Japanese Kabuki style. His former students, David Drum and Brenda Lee, performed the lead roles in the RIT Dance Company's spring production of Romeo and Juliet.

Poster for Romeo and Juliet dance adaptation by the RIT Dance Co.: A dance/drama in the Japanese Kabuki style; Directed and Choreographed by Michael Thomas; shows at Robert F. Panara Theatre; Apr. 9-12, 1992; Cost of admission for students: $3.00, All others: $5.00.

Poster for Romeo and Juliet dance adaptation by the RIT Dance Co.: A dance/drama in the Japanese Kabuki style; Directed and Choreographed by Michael Thomas; shows at Robert F. Panara Theatre; Apr. 9-12, 1992; Cost of admission for students: $3.00, All others: $5.00.

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David Drum (Romeo) Brenda Lee (Juliet)Left to Right: David Drum (Romeo) Brenda Lee (Juliet)

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