Philadelphia, PA
Romeo 💜 Juliette: An Immersive Opera Experience
The Shakespeare classic reimagined in Philly's Queer Nightlife!
Two of Philly’s star nightlife performers fall in love-at-first sight (awww), but they’re from rival clubs (gasp!)... What could go wrong? Step into Philly's vibrant LGTBQ nightlife, where the fictional Club Capulet currently leads the scene thanks to the success of its star, the gender-bending draglesque performer, Juliette. Curious to see what the fuss is all about, performers from a rival club, Montague’s, sneak into a show at Club Capulet. If you’ve ever seen Shakespeare’s classic play, you know what (probably) comes next… but you’ve likely never experienced it like this! Combining burlesque, drag arts, immersive theater, and some of Philly’s finest operatic performers, Prismatic Arts Ensemble is bringing a unique twist to Gounod’s famous operatic setting of Romeo and Juliet that you won't want to miss!
Audience Role
You are a member of the Club Capulet community! Audience members are encouraged to join the dance party, be part of a runway contest, and attend a wake.
Ages: 18 +
Burlesque style performances
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About Prismatic Arts Ensemble
Established in 2020, Prismatic is a collaborative project between three Philadelphia area musicians- Marcelle McGuirk, Matthew Maisano, and Felipe Palma. Their deep love of immersive theatre and of song recitals led them to wonder what would happen if those two art forms could be combined, with the goal of bringing new life to rare and underperformed pieces and to give modern audiences a different way to experience classical music. Prismatic Arts Ensemble also aims to change the paradigm in the way that they select repertoire, cast additional musicians, and hire artistic affiliates. We are committed to featuring the work of underrepresented artists- Black, Indigenous, and other Artists of Color; women; artists in the LGBTQIA+ community- as well as to cultivating a creative environment where artists and audience members alike can be fully present as their authentic selves.