This production utilizes handheld cameras to expand the scope of the performance beyond the limits of a conventional stage. Live video footage is transmitted to screens onstage, tracking the action as it unfolds in various tableaux and locations both backstage and throughout the Armory venue. The dance-drama explores the intersection between theatrical artifice and reality. It features a concise adaptation of Shakespeare’s narrative, focusing solely on the core elements: the undying devotion of the central couple and the intense emotional fallout.
A distinct element of the production is the use of a rotating cast for the star-crossed lovers in each performance. This approach deliberately deviates from traditional gender conventions, showcasing diverse pairings—male/female, male/male, and female/female—to frame the story as a universal celebration of love. The presentation offers a contemporary perspective on the classic tragic tale.