Shakespeare’s greatest love story by DC's biggest fools!

Bring A COMMEDIA ROMEO AND JULIET to your school!

We are currently accepting bookings for the remainder of the 2024 school year! Email education@factionoffools.org and book your end-of-year performance today.

"Cheerfully rough-hewn", says The Washington Post, with "capering, roughhousing physicality."

Romeo and Juliet, the classic story of two young lovers divided by a family feud, borrows heavily from the tradition of the Italian Comedy. This high-octane version, featuring five actors in a one-hour cutting of Shakespeare’s original text, brings physical spectacularity to Shakespeare's poetry and highlights tragedy by juxtaposing it with humor.

Running time: approx. 65 minutes; Appropriate for ages 9 and up.

Enjoy a snippet from our January 2024 production!

The Washington Post says: "Cheerfully rough-hewn" with "capering, roughhousing physicality".
Read the full review, HERE!

Washington City Paper says: "When Faction of Fools does its commedia dell’arte versions of classic plays, they do not merely add slapstick and inventive ensemble work...They uncover that which has been buried for centuries under the edifice of classical theater: Tradition is not a true restaging of the original." Read the full review HERE.

DC Theater Arts says: "Faction of Fools remounts a downright hilarious 'Romeo and Juliet'". Read the full review HERE. And read the DC Theater Arts feature on the newly remounted production HERE!

Maryland Theatre Guide says: "a truly gut-busting hour of theatrical joy". Read the full review HERE.