By Val Bildheiser ’25, staff writer

In January 2024, Wig & Buckle Theatre Company will debut its final show of the season: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

This show will be directed by Melissa West, a junior music education major, with the help of stage manager Cheyenne Lehman, a junior neuroscience major. 

“I am super excited to direct this show and watch my vision come to life,” West said. “I was in an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in 2020, but it was canceled due to COVID-19. It is really great to work on this show again in a different way!”

So far, the cast has 15 hardworking students who intend to act in several different character roles throughout the play.

“I cannot wait to work with this talented group of people,” Lehman said. “We hope to put together a unique version of Romeo and Juliet that will exceed people’s expectations.“ 

Romeo and Juliet will run from Thursday, Feb. 15, until Sunday, Feb. 18. Showtimes will be announced in early 2024.