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Catskill Mountain Shakespeare Announces 2025 Summer Mainstage Production: Romeo and Juliet

Twelve Outdoor Performances in July Under the Tent at The Red Barn in Hunter, NY

HUNTER – This summer, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, in association with The Catskill Mountain Foundation, proudly presents its 2025 Mainstage Production: Romeo and Juliet. One of the greatest love stories ever told comes alive in an exhilarating new staging directed by acclaimed theater director Rebecca Wahls—Artist in Residence at Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University graduate, and TEDx speaker.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Catskill Mountains, outdoors and under the tent, Romeo and Juliet runs July 12–27, 2025, at The Red Barn, 7970 Main Street, Hunter, NY. With nature as the backdrop and stars overhead, twelve performances will fuse powerful storytelling with dynamic stage combat, breathtaking design, and the timeless energy of Shakespeare’s classic.

Returning to the stage are audience favorites and CMS company members Jordan Mann, Sydney Berk, and Devante Owens. Max Gallagher (fresh off CMS’s Pericles Community Tour) stars as Juliet alongside Carnegie Mellon graduate Julio Gutierrez as Romeo. Local favorite Jess Gibbons and six additional cast members round out this talented ensemble.

Visit catskillmountainshakespeare.com for tickets and details.

Expanding Access Through Community Outreach

In addition to its Mainstage production, CMS’s robust 2025 Outreach Program runs parallel to the performances and includes:

● Low Cost/No Cost Tickets for those in need

● Community Book Club – July 13

● Pay-What-You-Can Performances – July 16 & July 23

● 4th Annual LGBTQ+ Midsummer Social – July 18

● Relaxed Family-Friendly Performance – July 20 (with free babysitting and special needs accommodations)

● Post-Show Talkback with the Creative Team – July 25

● Arts & Crafts at Local Farmers’ Markets – Various Dates

● CMS Youth Company (YOCO) Theater Intensive (Grades 6–12) – August 4–9

Love. Violence. Vision. Nature.

In the heart of summer, two young lovers collide in a world divided by ancient hatred—and dare to imagine a future no one else can see.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Catskills, outdoors and under the tent, Romeo and Juliet fuses the wild beauty of nature with exhilarating stage combat, stunning design, and epic romance. Whether you're a longtime fan or stepping into Shakespeare for the first time, prepare to be transported.

This Romeo and Juliet pulses with contrasts—love and loss, masculine and feminine, tradition and bold innovation. Come experience the electricity of opposites in motion. Join us under the stars. Let the night air carry the story. Watch as the stars align… and fall.

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theater company committed to presenting classic plays and immersive theatrical experiences in natural settings, with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and community. Founded in 2020, CMS continues to bring high-quality professional theater to the Catskill region—welcoming locals, weekenders, and visitors to share in the magic of live performance.

For tickets, programming details, and more information, visit:

www.catskillmountainshakespeare.com