Students at St. Mary’s Parish Primary School in Williamstown are out to prove that you can never be too young to tackle Shakespeare.
On Thursday, October 17, grade 5 and 6 students at St Mary’s will present a unique, modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set within the familiar halls of their own school.
Guided by their teacher Daryl Marmion the students have spent 10 weeks immersing themselves in their characters, perfecting their lines, and preparing to bring a timeless tale of star-crossed lovers to life.
“Throughout the play, students will deliver some of Shakespeare’s most famous lines with a contemporary twist,” said Mr Marmion.
“From Juliet’s heartfelt question, ‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet’, to Romeo’s passionate exclamation, ‘But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?’ this production promises to capture the essence of the greatest love story of all time.”
The performance takes place at the school and seats are limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to contact St Mary’s to reserve their ticket.
Mr Marmion said the performance was not to be missed, with the students’ hard work, dedication, and creativity set to come together in a way that will both inspire and entertain.
He thanked those behind the scenes who have helped make the production possible.
“A special thank you to all students front and behind stage, Ms Gina for helping with props and staging and Ms Sal, Ms Karangelis and Ms Angelia for their support in taking classes during extra rehearsals.”
For more information, contact St. Mary’s Parish Primary School on 9397 7926 or email at: info@smwilliamstown.catholic.edu.au
