DUEL REALITY
Seattle Rep presents DUEL REALITY by The 7 Fingers, directed and choreographed by Shana Carroll, from May 29-June 22, 2025. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films and music to enhance your experience of the show.
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Romeo and Juliet
(Re)acquaint yourself with the original source material for DUEL REALITY with this annotated edition of Romeo and Juliet published by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Format: Book
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Tag
Following a group of five friends who have been playing a decades-long game of tag, this comedy takes the rivalries and competition featured in DUEL REALITY to the next level. Based on a true story.
Format: DVD
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Straight Acting
"Tosh, head of research at Shakespeare’s Globe, insists that the Bard was 'a queer artist who drew on his society’s complex understanding of same-sex desire to create some of the richest relationships in literature.' " (Kirkus Reviews)
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West Side Story
Another Romeo & Juliet retelling known for its vibrant dance sequences is the 1961 film adaptation of Leonard Bernstein's Broadway musical set among the teenage street gangs of mid-1950s New York City. Starring Richard Beymer as Tony and Natalie Wood as Maria.
Format: DVD
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Sex, Teens, & Everything in Between
Teenage lovers Romeo and Juliet lacked some resources to help them successfully navigate the world of romance. Luckily parents, educators, and professionals can consult this informative book for advice on how to have productive conversations with today's teens on sensitive topics.
Format: Book
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Seattle Rep's DUEL REALITY website
You are invited to the biggest, most breathtaking match of the century: Montagues vs. Capulets. These two feuding families face off in an epic competition of acrobatic talent and skill as the audience cheers them on. Through it all, a pair of star-crossed lovers defy death and their relations in their fight to be together. Adapted from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, The 7 Fingers bring their signature combination of incredible physical feats, theatricality, and music together to tell this story of love and honor.
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