Rin Blank
Contributing Writer
Theater teacher Todd Schaefer has released the cast for the upcoming show of “Romeo and Juliet,” which is being shown Nov. 13-15, 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Martha Poppen, junior, is playing the lead role of Juliet.
“I’ve always been cast in supporting roles.” Poppen said, “but this time I got cast as lead, and I’m so excited for this production, and I get to work with my bestie Ebba (Grimm, sophomore).”
Schaefer said, “I actually feel really good. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ has been on the roster since we performed ‘Hamlet.’”
Schaefer said, “Forty people came to audition, and all who auditioned got in the play. This is the first time since COVID we were able to do an audition and not cut, and cast everyone. We are extremely excited, we started rehearsals this week.”
Grimm plays the lead role of Romeo. “Martha is awesome,” he said. “She’s so talented. I’m literally her number one fan. I’m so excited that I get a chance to work with her as both lead roles.”
“We feel so grateful that we are able to tell such an important story about love and hate, and we get to do it together,” Poppen said.
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