I.i I should adventure for such merchandise

Romeo and Juliet is the story of two suicidal lovers/teenagers in Verona, Italy where their two families are warring in a feud that only the death of their children could end. Along with their lineages.

Shakespeare pirated this plot from Brooke's English translation of the Italian classic, flushing out the characters with beautiful Iambic Pentameter, but otherwise keeping all characters and plot twists verbatim.

Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre has performed Shakespeare outdoors, in the elements, for over 20 years. For their 21st season, they have elected the Bard's work of classical/pathetic tragedy as the flagship summer show; complete with gangs, fights, dances, music, and of course teen age romance.

All of these items will be examined in greater detail at a later date.


Enter Lusty Young Men

Ethan Wickert and Ian Tully from Wisconsin arrive in Fairbanks for preemptive strike and construction.

bd Rogers FST's artistic director and creator will direct Romeo and Juliet.

Tom Robenolt FST's associate artistic director will catch many fish this summer.

JK Browne a talented actor on tour with FST's current show.

Lusty young men occupy Shakespeare Camp, located at the end of Biastown a few miles outside the city of Fairbanks. 


The Merchandise

i. a foot of snow in May.

ii. 5:00 am sunrise, 10:30 pm sunset. 7 minute daily fluctuation.

iii. Snowball fights in Chena Hot Springs.

iv. Fox spring water fresh off the glacier.

v. 20 oz in-town roasted coffee at $2.00

vi. $40.00 parking tickets in loading zones downtown.

vii. 10 ft regulation basketball hoop.

viii. sports viewing at the Big International.

ix. collecting money from school children.

x. traveling to Healy and Nenana on tour with FST's adaptation of King Lear. Lear Khehkwaii is set in 1800's interior Alaska, features the native Gwich'in language and touring many schools and smaller towns around  greater Alaska. With 7 shows in 6 days left, FST will close the tour back home at the Empress Theatre in Fairbanks.