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Romeo + Juliet Casting Announcement

In case you missed it, casting has been announced for this season’s production of Romeo + Juliet, choreographed by Medhi Walerski! Ballet BC dancers Emily Chessa and Kirsten Wicklund will reprise their roles as Juliet once again this year, while we welcome two new Romeos this season — Justin Rapaport and Dex van ter Meij!

Cast List

Juliet – Emily Chessa (March 5, 7), Kirsten Wicklund (March 4, 6)
Romeo – Justin Rapaport (March 5, 7), Dex van ter Meij (March 4, 6)
Tybalt – Jordan Lang
Mercutio – Scott Fowler (March 5, 7), Zenon Zubyk (March 4, 6)
Benvolio – Patrick Kilbane (March 5, 7), Chase Buntrock (March 4, 6)
Nurse – Alexis Fletcher*
Friar Laurence – Peter Smida*
Mother Capulet – Makaila Wallace*
Father Capulet – Sylvain Senez*

See these amazing dancers take on two of the most iconic roles in Ballet from March 4 – 7, 2020 at 8pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets are going fast — secure yours NOW!

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*Guest Artist

Ballet BC Dancers Emily Chessa, Kirsten Wicklund, Justin Rapaport and Dex van ter Meij. Photos by Michael Slobodian.