Romeo and Juliet's "West Nile Pool"

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 6/5/07 at 8:33pm

Well, in terms of new interpretations, I've heard it all.

The Public's production of Romeo and Juliet's main set piece, the area where most of the action will take place, is a swimming pool.

Lauren Ambrose calls it the "West Nile pool."

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/culture/2007/06/05/2007-06-05_dipping_a_toe_into_story_of_woe.html

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/5/07 at 8:36pm

Ahem, I've been to Verona several times. A river runs through it, but there are no lakes or ponds that I can recall.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/5/07 at 8:38pm

A pool with no speedos? Disappointing.
In all seriousness though, I can't wait to hear the reviews tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing this production (if I can get tickets, no way I'm sleeping over at the park for ROMEO & JULIET).

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/5/07 at 8:45pm

Lincoln Center used a pool and a river in the Helen Hunt "Twelfth Night". Except that was indoors.