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Santa Monica College to Present “Romeo and Juliet” on Campus Stage

Photo: (left to right): Crystal Abush, Serin Lee, Xcellen Connor, and Kathy Syta rehearse for the Santa Monica College production of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 23 and Dec. 7 — with matinees at 2 p.m. on Sunday, on Sunday, Nov. 24 and Dec. 8. — in the Theatre Arts Main Stage, located on the SMC Main Campus (1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). Photo by Chris Ordonez, Stage Manager.

Performances Are Scheduled Through November and December

Santa Monica College’s Theatre Arts Department will bring William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet to life from Nov. 22 through Dec. 8 at the Theatre Arts Main Stage on its main campus at 1900 Pico Blvd.

Directed by Perviz Sawoski with music direction by Gary Gray, the production revisits the tragedy of two young lovers caught in a fierce feud between their families. The play remains one of Shakespeare’s most beloved and frequently performed works, exploring themes of love, fate, and family conflict.

Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 22, Dec. 6, Nov. 23, and Dec. 7, with matinees at 2 p.m. on Nov. 24 and Dec. 8. Showtimes are subject to change or cancellation.

Tickets are available for purchase in advance at $20 for general admission, $18 for discounted categories, and $15 for SMC students and staff. A service charge applies. Tickets can be purchased online at smc.edu/tickets or by phone at 310-434-4165 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets purchased on performance weekends at the Theatre Arts building box office will be $3 higher. Parking is free, and additional information on transportation and directions is available at smc.edu/transportation.

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