Young performers to tackle the Bard's work | News

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - For the first time, Thalian Association Children's Theater is tackling a play by William Shakespeare.

For its debut of the bard's work, the group will present Romeo and Juliet.  It's one of the most well-known Shakespeare works about two star-crossed young lovers whose families are rivals. When Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague have a chance meeting, they are put on a path of romance and tragedy.

TACT gives children ages 7 to high school senior a chance to learn every angle of performance art, from on the stage to behind the scenes.

To celebrate the company's birthday, there will be a party after the February 9 performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Community Arts Center.  It is free to everyone who attends the play that night.

Romeo and Juliet

• Feb. 8-9, 15-16
• 7:00 p.m.
• Feb. 10, 17
• 3:00 p.m.
• Community Arts Center

For more information, call (910) 251-1788.

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