A Contemporary Theatre presents ROMEO + JULIET by William Shakespeare from March 1-31, 2019. Librarians at The Seattle Public Library created this resource list of books, videos, and a podcast to enhance your experience of the show.
Romeo and Juliet
The script of ROMEO + JULIET, for your reading pleasure.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View Romeo and JulietThe Deaf Movement and Musical Theater
ACT’s production of ROMEO + JULIET is American Sign Language (ASL) integrated and features deaf actors, including Joshua Castille as Romeo. This podcast recording of an event at The Seattle Public Library includes Castille and others in a panel discussion on deaf actors and the use of American Sign Language in musical theater.
Format: Website or Online Data
View The Deaf Movement and Musical TheaterLetters to Juliet
"Looks at one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters and tells the story of the volunteers who have been answering the thousands of letters from all over the world received in Verona addressed to Juliet since the 1930s." -- Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Format: Book
Availability: No Longer Available
View Letters to JulietThe Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet
One of many classic texts Hinds has adapted into comics format.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
View The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo & JulietRonit & Jamil
This young adult novel in verse is a retelling of Shakespeare’s classic story set in the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
Format: eBook
View Ronit & JamilThe National Theater of the Deaf
In this streaming video, Members of The National Theater of the Deaf perform two theater pieces conceived by the company. David Hays, Artistic Director of the Company, explains the group's method and aesthetic.
Format: Streaming Video
View The National Theater of the DeafRomeo And/or Juliet
With more than a billion possible storylines, North’s choose your own adventure style reimagining lets the reader decide which direction to steer Shakespeare’s famous story of teenage lovers.
Format: Book
Availability: No Longer Available
View Romeo And/or JulietRomeo and Juliet
Franco Zeffirelli’s classic 1968 film is one of the most well-known and beloved film productions of Romeo and Juliet.
Format: DVD
Availability: No Longer Available
View Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet in Harlem
Featuring a cast of black and Latinx actors, Aleta Chappelle’s film adaptation is set and filmed mostly in modern day Harlem.
Format: Streaming Video
View Romeo and Juliet in HarlemShakespeare Uncovered, Season 2
PBS’ Shakespeare Uncovered features famous hosts and provides fascinating history and insight into Shakespeare’s plays. Season Two includes the episode Romeo & Juliet with Joseph Fiennes.
Format: Streaming Video
View Shakespeare Uncovered, Season 2