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The episode features a discussion about the production of Romeo and Juliet with the actors portraying the lead roles.

As You Mic It: In the Spotlight turns its attention to Romeo and Juliet , Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of young love, family conflict, and lives changed in an instant. In this episode, Artistic Director Jason King Jones sits down with Maya Jean and Austin Nedrow, the actors portraying Juliet and Romeo in this summer’s production. Their conversation explores the experience of stepping into two of theatre’s most recognizable roles, the process of building trust and connection as scene partners, and the challenges of bringing fresh life to a story audiences often think they already know. Together, they discuss their first encounters with Shakespeare, the work of finding their own path through these characters, and the emotional and physical demands of performing one of the canon’s most celebrated plays. Along the way, they share stories from rehearsal, reflections on collaboration, and what it means to create a Romeo and Juliet that belongs to this company, this moment, and this audience. Host: Jason King Jones Guests: Maya Jean, Austin Nedrow AYMI: Suzanne O'Donnell returns to PSF AYMI: Romeo and Juliet - Prologue Romeo & Juliet at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Mentioned in…

People in this episode

Host: Jason King Jones

Guests: Maya Jean, Austin Nedrow

Topics covered

• Shakespeare
• theatre
• young love
• family conflict
• performance
• collaboration

Keywords

• Romeo and Juliet
• Shakespeare
• theatre
• performance
• actors
• collaboration
• young love

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, PSF

Books & works: Romeo and Juliet

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