ACT’s ROMEO + JULIET: Beyond the Theatre
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.
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Signing the Body Poetic
A collection of essays and an accompanying DVD that celebrate and analyze American Sign Language artistic expression, including poetry, theater, and film.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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West Side Story
A musical version of Romeo and Juliet set among 1950s New York street gangs.
Format: DVD
Availability: Available
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William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet
Baz Luhrmann’s frenetic and visually rich adaptation sets the story in 1990s Verona Beach, CA and features Claire Danes and a pre-Titanic Leonardo DiCaprio in the title roles.
Format: DVD
Availability: All copies in use
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Prince of Cats
Soon to become a movie starring Lakeith Stanfield, Wimberly’s graphic novel focuses on Tybalt and his crew of Capulets who move through a stylized 1980’s Brooklyn battling the rival Montagues.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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