Overview
Shakespeare's character, Juliet Capulet, continues to captivate us four hundred years later. To this day, thousands of tourists from all over the world visit a crumbling balcony in Verona, Italy to share their deepest feelings in the form of letters to Juliet. This phenomenon of human connection and emotion fascinated British post-punk icon Elvis Costello, resulting in a studio album with the Brodsky Quartet in 1993. The genre-bending collaboration produced a unique song sequence for string quartet and voice that carries us on an intimate journey of hope, loss, and longing - all seen through the lens of love.
Cast & crew
DeReau K. Farrar
Fenlon Lamb
Hannah Penn
Ginaia Black
Erin Roth Thomas
Nathaniel Catasca
Matthew Maisano
Margaret Bichteler
Jennifer Estrin
Hillary Oseas
Dylan Rieck
Claire Forstman
Jefferson Ridenour
Christine A. Richardson
Nate Wheatley
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About the composers and librettists
The collaboration between Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet was born of mutual admiration and an interest in exploring the combination of voice and string quartet.
Learn more about the venue
This performance takes place in a new venue to us! Learn more about Artists Repertory Theatre to plan your visit.
Production Information
This immersive experience includes a special prelude featuring guest artist mezzo-soprano Hannah Penn performing “Shakespeare Songs” by Howard Blake.
Performances will be seated as general admission, transforming Artists Repertory Theatre into an intimate performance space.
The Juliet Letters is a collaboration with Papermoon Opera Productions. Featuring voice and string quartet from the Portland Opera Orchestra. The Juliet Letters is sung in English with English captions above the stage.
Dates, programming, artists, and details are subject to change.
Accessibility
Captions: For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, each performance includes displayed live English captions.
If you require wheelchair accessible and/or companion seating, or have any other hearing or vision needs, please call us to purchase tickets so that we can ensure your visit to the theatre is an excellent one.
When We Gather
When We Gather
Our commitment to cultural equity continues to inform our audience policies and experiences. When we gather, it must be with respect and with care for the entire community.
Let us be clear: there is no place for bigotry, discrimination, hate, harassment, or intolerance at Portland Opera.
Behaviors that are disrespectful, discriminatory, or not aligned with our policies for attendance (including health and safety and firearm policies) will not be tolerated, and audience members may be asked to leave the premises and/or be prohibited from returning in the future.
Thank you for joining us in creating a safe and welcoming Portland Opera space for everyone.
Community sponsors
Portland Opera is grateful for the ongoing philanthropic support from our individual patrons and generous donors, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Trust, Oregon Community Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the Arts Education & Access Fund.
Portland Opera Association Inc receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.