Romeo and Juliet (EPIC Players) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want a refreshing take on a Shakespeare classic that embraces inclusivity by utilizing a neurodiverse cast.

Don't see it if you don't like modern concepts on Shakespeare plays.

See it if You love the Bard, and are open to an inclusive, neurodiverse, and clever adaptation with 21st-century technology.

Don't see it if You're a Shakespeare purist.

See it if You enjoy a passionate cast, whose enthusiasm and good humour are utterly infectious. Enjoy a tongue-in-cheek take on a well-known tragedy.

Don't see it if If you're a Shakespeare purist, some of the modern twists introduced (i.e. selfie sticks replace swords) may leave you cold.

See it if you enjoy a new company performing shakespeare’s romeo & juliet through the lens of social media. EPIC players did a great job!

Don't see it if you are expecting a traditional production of shakespeare.

See it if To push yourself out of the box about the expectations of a show. EPIC Players’ company is inclusive of performers of various abilities.

Don't see it if If you have little patience for actors who are learning, would miss scenes from a cut version. If you’re too much of a traditionalist. Read more

See it if you'd like to support the admirable, talented EPIC Players in their take on R&J using a neuro-diverse cast & modern technology to tell story

Don't see it if you prefer conventional approach, elaborate staging, perfect diction. Read more

See it if to support EPIC's mission by watching a play performed by a cast which includes non-neurotypical performers in a fairly campy version of RJ

Don't see it if U prefer your Shakespeare pure, dislike campy Shakespeare, u're only interested in professionally performed theatre at the highest level Read more

See it if EPIC casts neurodivergent actors. These young people did a lovely job. The use of cell phones was very clever. Staging was simple & effectiv

Don't see it if It's not traditional by any means. Some actors were difficult to understand.