Romeo and Juliet graces the stage
By Irene Thirlwall - ITHIRLWALL@SIERRASTAR.COM
YHS Romeo and Juliet play
IRENE THIRLWALL
Yosemite High School seniors, Justin Barigian and Lesley MacDonald rehearse the lead roles for the upcoming Romeo and Juliet play.

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 3 the new Yosemite High School theatre will open its first play, “Romeo and Juliet,” with a twist.

“The kids are really excited about the play, they have been rehearsing since November, they are pretty pumped up,” said Lars Thorson theater arts director. “We are setting the play ‘somewhere between Riverpark and Clovis,’ and using modern music, modern dress, but we will retain Shakespeare’s language.”

Twenty-five students will be performing in the play and there is a back-stage crew of about seven students.

The play will run March 3 through the 5 at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on March 5. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the door or you can call for reservations at (559) 683-4661 ext. 256.

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