“Romeo & Juliet,” featuring star-crossed lovers from feuding families, is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. Although most people have seen spinoffs such as “West Side Story” or have actually read the play, few have actually seen the show, giving New Trier theater students the opportunity to show the school what a Shakespearean play truly is. Students auditioned for the show at the end of the 2024-25 school year and the cast list was released a month later. They began rehearsal in August and were expected to be fully memorized by then. Entertainment & Opinions Editor Zoey Alzate wrote the story. Read More - Link in Bio