Romeo and Juliet - The Choice
Sunday, November 18, 2018
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Drexel University’s Westphal College with support from the Rankin Scholars Fund will present the world premiere of Romeo and Juliet – The Choice, a re-imagining of the popular classical ballet composed by Russian modernist Sergei Prokofiev.
This innovative and immersive production is co-created by choreographer and dance faculty,
Sandra Parks, and acclaimed pianist and Rankin Scholar in Residence, Frederic Chiu (
https://www.fredericchiu.com/). The performance is part of a broader residency of innovative performance workshops, open rehearsals and scholarly discussions. To further explore the themes surrounding Romeo and Juliet – The Choice, Drexel scholars of multiple disciplines will engage in a debate prior to the performance.
Romeo and Juliet – The Choice is performed on November 17-18, 2018 in the URBN Center at Drexel University.
Contact Information
Sandra Parks
215-571-3527
ssp337@drexel.edu