Wheaton Drama

Juggling, dancing, showcasing stage combat from the upcoming studio show, and playing musical instruments were just some of the activities Wheaton Drama members participated in during the Taste of Wheaton the first Saturday in June. The cast and crew of this summer’s studio show, Romeo & Juliet, entertained audiences and handed out show materials. Here are Steven Merkel’s photos from the day.

John Trygstad and Katheryn Pucillo show that the Montague/Capulet feud is not to be trifled with in the upcoming studio production of “Romeo & Juliet”. Some of the show’s stage combat was showcased during the Taste of Wheaton.

John Trygstad and Katheryn Pucillo of “Romeo & Juliet” fight for the Taste of Wheaton crowd.

Dan Stromquist and Katheryn Pucillo demonstrate a section of the Montague/Capulet fight from “Romeo & Juliet” outside Playhouse 111 at the Taste of Wheaton.

Garrett Ard (Romeo) and Nikki Wilson (Juliet) perform the titular characters’ meeting during the R&J flashmob at the Taste of Wheaton.

John Trygstad (Abraham) and Katheryn Pucillo (Gloria in “Romeo & Juliet”) participate in the R&J flashmob at the Taste of Wheaton.

Emma Gotter (Rosaline in “Romeo & Juliet”) shows off her balancing skills as Dan Stromquist (Balthasar in “Romeo & Juliet”) watches during the Taste of Wheaton.

Katie Kanturek (Street Performer/Friend to Juliet in “Romeo & Juliet”) plays for the audience outside Playhouse 111 during the Taste of Wheaton.

Andrew Trygstad (Mercutio in “Romeo & Juliet”) juggles for Taste of Wheaton visitors.

Performances of Romeo & Juliet are June 28 at 8pm, June 29 at 8pm, June 30 at 3pm, July 5 at 8pm, July 6 at 8pm, and July 7 at 3pm at Playhouse 111. Tickets are $10 each. Seating is General Admission. This show contains mature themes and stage combat.

We extend our sincere thanks to the more than 50 auditioners for their time and efforts. Thanks are also due to to the staff for keeping things humming along over two exciting nights of auditions, and to the cast/crew of Into the Woods for sharing the space. Here is the cast of our 2013 Summer Studio Show, Romeo & Juliet:

Lady Capulet – Trish Ambrosio
Romeo – Garrett Ard
Sampson – Eric Faler
Rosaline – Emma Gotter
Paris – Phoenix Heart
Friar Laurence – Jim Hill
Friend to Juliet/Street Performer – Katie Kanturek
Police Officer/Street Performer – Emily Karnick
Fortune Teller – Jessica Keith
Capulet – Rod Kelly
Nurse – Kathy Martin
Gloria – Katheryn Pucillo
Peter/Police Officer/Street Performer – Ish Rios
Balthasar – Dan Stromquist
Mercutio – Andrew Trygstad
Abraham – John Trygstad
Montague – Tom Viskocil
Mayor – Sharon Voss
Tybalt – Eric Waddick
Young Montague – Jake Walker
William – Danny Weber
Benvolia – Lynda Wellhausen
Juliet – Nikki Wilson
Lady Montague – Leah Rae Witt

Performances of Romeo & Juliet will be June 28 at 8pm, June 29 at 8pm, June 30 at 3pm, July 5 at 8pm, July 6 at 8pm, and July 7 at 3pm at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in downtown Wheaton. Tickets are $10 each. Seating is General Admission. Show contains mature themes and stage combat.

Wheaton Drama closes the 2012-2013 season with Into the Woods, performed May 17 through June 9. The 2013-2014 season includes Lend Me a Tenor, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, And Then There Were None (Ten Little Indians), Steel Magnolias, and The Music Man. Additional shows include Broadway Gems: Musicals You Might Have Missed – musical cabaret (2013 Summer Fundraiser) and It’s A Wonderful Life – Radio Show (2013 Holiday Fundraiser).

Show tickets and information at this website, or call 630-260-1820. Publicity contact: publicity@wheatondrama.org. Follow on Twitter at WDIpublicity.

Cast list updated 6/2/13.