Homegrown Shakespeare: Romeo + Juilet

For Immediate Release

June 1st, 2025

Press Contact: Meghan Covington

River’s Edge Theater Company brings you

Romeo and Juliet—with an eco-friendly spin

Ossining, NY – River’s Edge Theatre Company is proud to bring back its bold and eco-conscious Homegrown Shakespeare series for a second summer—this time with a fresh, sustainable take on Romeo and Juliet. Performances will take place July 19 and 20 at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining, NY.

What is Homegrown Shakespeare? Earth conscious actors agree to participate in a theatrical feat for the planet. Forbidden to rehearse with one another, each actor must craft their own character, costume, and props in the privacy of their own home with sustainability in mind. No purchases allowed! Use of recycled materials is encouraged. These actors then come together for the first time on the weekend of the show, and perform onstage in front of a live audience.

Why Romeo and Juliet? This timeless tale of forbidden love, family divides, and impassioned ideals resonates in today’s world where divisions run deep, and differences often lead to conflict. The story challenges us to look at the power struggles and misunderstandings of Shakespeare’s time through a modern lens, asking how we can bridge divides and make room for unity. As the young lovers defy the forces pulling them apart, we’re reminded that empathy, courage, and love have the power to break cycles of discord and inspire real change. River’s Edge Artistic Director Meghan Covington. “We’re using the stage not just to entertain, but to ignite change.”

This innovative production is part of River’s Edge Theatre Company’s mission to inspire social responsibility through the arts. Audiences will leave not only moved by Shakespeare’s words, but also motivated to live more sustainably and join the fight against climate change. To further this mission, 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to Riverkeeper, a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Hudson River and the communities that depend on it.

Homegrown Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

July 19th at 4pm and 7:30pm

July 20th at 4pm

Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY

* Recommended for ages 10 through Adult.

Tickets: $20 Seniors and Students/ $30 General Admission

10% of Ticket sales go to Riverkeeper

Tickets available online: https://www.riversedgetheatre.com/onstage

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About River’s Edge Theatre Company

Our mission is to reflect the human experience, spark conversation, and inspire social change. We believe theatre is a powerful tool. When faced with our own reflection, we can learn. We can evolve. We can become willing participants in shaping our cultural landscape. River’s Edge Theatre Company invites theatergoers to step to the outer limits of their comfort zone as we shed light on some of society’s most pressing issues. Join us as we make professional, thought provoking theatre accessible to the Rivertowns of Westchester, NY and beyond. River’s Edge Theatre Company Inc is a 501(c)3 NY State nonprofit organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of River’s Edge Theatre Company are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.