Romeo & Juliet (Mobile Shakespeare Unit)

See it if you like the Bard, or even if you don't (be converted). Judicious cutting, clever staging, strong acting (great Romeo). Emotionally intense.

Don't see it if you like your Shakespeare old-fashioned. This is a refreshing take, emphasizing youthful exuberance. Skillfully performed in the round.

See it if /for troupe dedicated to entertaining the audience, energetic fight scenes, vital Romeo by Sheldon Best

Don't see it if /since actors sometimes mistake vehemence for acting, gorgeous language of classic is not projected, original music repetitive/boring

See it if You like all things Shakespeare

Don't see it if You are used to the Mobile Shakespeare being AMAZING. While very well acted, the main actors were mismatched, and the staging wasn't great.

See it if Sheldon Best is a charismatic Romeo. (third time I've seen him on stage) 90 minutes fly by. deBessonet directs an intimate presentation.

Don't see it if Fight direction is thrilling. Max Woertendyke is a combative Mercutio. I saw him last year at Juilliard from which he recently graduated.

See it if you want to see a modern take on a classic play.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy Shakespeare.

See it if you want to see R&J in a brisk, fast-paced performance. Perfect for the "not sure about Shakespeare" crowd and for young people.

Don't see it if You've seen other R&Js and don't need another one, or you aren't up for traditional language.

See it if you want to support the Mobile Shakespeare outreach program (and you should!), see 8 actors playing all roles, plus a violinist/singer.

Don't see it if / As a diehard Mobile Shakes fan, this one doesn't stand out as much, but its reason for being outweighs any "review."

See it if You're a Shakespeare fan or if you want a refresher on Romeo & Juliet with a unique, short (90-min) presentation.

Don't see it if You hate Shakespeare, stick only to really professional, large-scale productions, or hate when actors interact with the audience.

See it if You want to see the best classical acting the city has to offer.

Don't see it if You don't like heightened language.

See it if You want a great intro to Shakespeare in a lively, funny, no -traditional, yet still moving performance.

Don't see it if You want to see a traditional version of the play. Also, this is a shorter version of the original, though it still feels whole.

See it if You have to

Don't see it if You can avoid it

See it if You're not sure you like Shakespeare, or you think Shakespeare can only be performed or enjoyed by a certain demographic.

Don't see it if You've seen a million R&Js already, and/or you're going to scream a silent scream if someone has made vast cuts to a beloved play.

See it if you like simple storytelling, great acting and want a refreshingly quick bite-sized introduction to or re-imagining of Shakespeare.

Don't see it if you are a Shakespeare purist, want to hear the text in its entirety, aren't open to stretching your imagination.

See it if Great executed drama. Well casted. Well acted.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakes.

See it if you are into romance and mushy gushy stuff. Also you should see it if you like literature. I love seeing things come to life(:

Don't see it if you aren't into romance and hate sad endings.

See it if You love the epic tale of the two suicidal lovers

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare

See it if You like the story of Romeo and juliet

Don't see it if You don't like classic love stories

See it if You love Shakespeare and classic romances. It's dreamy in the language and exquisite in the telling of the story!

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or can't understand Elizabethan dialogue.

See it if you love Shakespeare...

Don't see it if you don't...

See it if If you like romance

Don't see it if If you don't like tragedy

See it if You want to see a classic

Don't see it if You dislike cliches.

See it if You can

Don't see it if you have a thin attention span

See it if EPIC

Don't see it if You've never read it

See it if You like Shakepeare's classic story

Don't see it if You don't like the story

See it if you are into romantic shows and loves love.

Don't see it if you cannot handle tradegy.