| Rosebriar Shakespeare Company, Central Ohio's only year-round Shakespearean theatre troupe, kicks off the new year with an edgy and modernized production of the Bard's most famous tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet." Adapted and directed by Rosebriar's resident director, Steve Emerson, the play will open at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 and runs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 19, Feb. 20, Feb. 26, and Feb. 27 at Groveport Elementary School, 715 Main St., Groveport. Pictured here rehearsing a sword fight scene are, from left to right, Angie Palmer (Tybalt), Rudy Frias (Mercutio), Daniel Smail (Paris), and Curtiss B. Stewart (Romeo). Rosebriar Shakespeare offers free tickets to its performances, although donations are welcome. For information call (614) 836-7939 or visit www.rosebriarshakespeare.org. |