Romeo and Juliet has variously been called “the greatest love story of all time”, a “lyric tragedy”, and a “hymn to youth, to passion, to speed, to danger.” This production invites audiences to hear the story and feel its tragic urgency as if for the first time. The role of Romeo will be performed by James Hesse of Kirkwood, Mo., and the role of Juliet will be played by Karlene Grinberg of Blair.