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Romeo and Juliet: Lottery Style
By Katherine Warmka
Created by Katherine Warmka
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Show Description
A barebones retelling of a Shakespearean classic. Romeo & Juliet: Lottery Style is full of unknown possibilities. 5 actors. 5 roles. Different every night. Not even the actors will know who's who until you do!
Genre and Content
Content Warnings
The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 12-15 and up
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Seat Reservations and Show Tickets
| Add to Schedule | Date | Time | Ticket Options | Quantity | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 07/31 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Wed 08/06 BFF | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Thu 08/07 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 4:00 PM |
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Cast and Crew
Molly Fabian
EnsembleMolly is ecstatic to be part of the creative process for 'Romeo and Juliet: Lottery Style.' She is a current student at the University of Minnesota Duluth, pursuing a BFA in Theatre. Recent stage credits include Stop Kiss (Sara), The Tempest (Ferdinand), Art (Marc), and Dragons Love Tacos (Blue Dragon). Molly truly cherishes the magic of collaboration and the joy of storytelling and is endlessly grateful for the chance to bring characters to life alongside such talented artists.
Olivia Nelson
EnsembleOlivia Nelson (she/they) is a self-described mover, maker, actor, painter, singer, dancer, lover, learner, and pursuer of joy! She’s super excited for her first time participating in MN Fringe. Last December, she graduated from UMD with BFAs in Acting and Musical Theatre, and an Art Minor. Recent appearances include: Cinderella (Gabrielle), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Marya), Macbeth: A Dinner Party (Witch), and Main Street (Reporter). One half of @littlelamptheatrecompany, you can also see her in another Fringe show: One Who is Home, a play co-created, performed, and produced with her partner, Irie Unity. olivia-nelson.com
Matthew R. Olsen
Chorus/Capulet/Violence CoordinatorMatthew R. Olsen (he/him) – Actor, Facilitator, Mover Matthew has worked extensively over the last 20 years. As a lover of language select Shakespeare credits include; Twelfth Night, Midsummer, Much Ado (OSSO), Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth (Nebraska Shakespeare). As an explorer of physical theater/comedy he has found the most joy working on; Corduroy (The Rose Theatre) & The Woodsman (Bluebarn Theatre). Some favorite credits include projects he’s shared with his partner Sarah; Venus In Fur, R33 (Bluebarn Theatre). Matthew holds a B.F.A. from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and an M.F.A. from the Florida State University–Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. He is currently the Assistant Professor of Acting/Directing at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. In the BFA program he facilitates everything from the core acting curriculum to stage violence/intimacy, physical theatre, and on-camera work. Most recently he adapted and facilitated The Tempest. Matthew is honored to join his students (current and former) for this year's Minnesota Fringe Festival!
Irie Unity
EnsembleIrie (She/Her) is a multidisciplinary artist, avid hobbyist, and co-creator of Little Lamp Theatre Company! This is her first time participating in MN Fringe and she couldn't be more excited. As a recent alumni from the University of Minnesota Duluth, Irie graduated with a BFA in Acting. She has worked this past year for UMD theatre’s Lab Series as the Artistic Development Associate. Irie has an interest in honest, relatable, and relevant stories. She is most interested in work that gives space for new voices to be heard. You can catch her at another Fringe show: One Who is Home, co-created with her partner Olivia Nelson! More at iriebloomunity.com
Katherine Warmka
Adapter/Producer/EnsembleKatherine Warmka (she/her) is a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth, pursuing a BFA in Acting and Musical Theatre alongside a BA in Chemistry and a BS in Biochemistry. A multifaceted artist, Katherine is passionate about storytelling through acting, dance, and music—while also exploring the beauty and complexity of the sciences. She was most recently seen as Miranda in The Tempest (UMD) and in the regional premiere of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble; UMD). In addition to her work on stage, Katherine is an accomplished dramaturg. She was honored with the Region 5 LMDA/KCACTF Dramaturgy Award in both 2024 and 2025 for her work on Twelfth Night and Dragons Love Tacos (UMD). She is thrilled to be sharing this story again (at her first MN Fringe festival!!) and to be collaborating with such a talented group of artists. She extends heartfelt thanks to her family, friends, and mentors for their unwavering support. katherinegwarmka.com
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Adaptation Statement
"Shakespeare's plays don't demand that you find the "prettiest" lady to play Juliet. They demand that you listen hard when Romeo tells you that she is the sun."
-My Life with the Shakespeare Cult
Each unique individual is given the opportunity to explore, discover, and fully experience what love and hate means to them. The ensemble of this play works together to create the characters and world of the play based on the unique abilities and personalities of those in the room. It is not about the product, but the process: whar does it mean to get into a room and create something with others? When performed, the audience should see the strings; it's about people coming together to tell a story. It is just a play. The work is never finished.
Producer's Note
Throughout my life, the notion of “type” has loomed over me. I’ve faced a lot of negativity about my weight and the way I carry it (and still do). Because of how I look, I’ve been told I could never play an ingenue, should stick to “character” roles, and that I’m too contemporary on stage to pull off Shakespeare. But, as this show may suggest, I don’t believe that anymore.
Romeo and Juliet is a classic. Most of us were forced to read it in high school. This story of star-crossed lovers and love at first sight. And I asked myself -- don’t we all deserve love, no matter what we look like? If the answer is yes, then why can’t I (or anyone) have the chance to share that experience, in all its highs and lows?
That question led me to this production. We are all ingenues. We are all best friends, mentors, romantics, and more. None of us fit into just one box. We are complex.
In my adaptation statement, I wrote: "This is a play." Plays are how we study being human. I’m a bit of a scientist you see, and I’ve become more interested in the process than the outcome. We’re all still learning, still rehearsing, still changing. So yes, you may see someone call “line,” glimpse a script, or witness a mistake. That’s part of the point. It’s part of the play.
Without further ado, I invite you to join us on this wild ride of joys and sorrows. You are the last piece of the puzzle.
Welcome!
- Katherine Warmka
Special Thanks
Gretchen Gifford, Becky Herling, Debra Verber, Jill Elfering, Romona Myott, Kian Arnold, Kathryn Lang, Melanie Warmka Rise, Bob and Pat Hall, Sharon and Scott Warmka, Lamplighter Community Theater, Kevin and Penny Olsen, Hallie Olsen, and all of those that have touched this show at any part of the process... I am deeply grateful.
to learn more about the process visit: katherinegwarmka.com
**This play features original music composed by Olivia Nelson and Katherine Warmka**
