Friday, July 4, 2025

Duel Reality Twitter/X Theatre Review

Cast of Duel Reality (Photo: Zemi Photography)

Blue v Red

Romeo and Juliet meets @Cirque du Soleil in @ShakespeareinDC's jaw-dropping Duel Reality, directed by Shana Carroll @The7Fingers. The 90-minute production is light on words, but loaded with acrobatic hula hooping, juggling and a seesaw battle for the ages, not to mention one of the sexiest midair spectacles (Gerardo Gutierrez & Michelle Hernandez) we've ever seen. If this is Shakespeare's new direction, count us in!

GradeB+


Duel Reality runs about 75 minutes with no intermission, now through July 20th at Harman Hall (610 F Street, NW.) Tickets are $35 - $106, and are available for purchase online or by calling (202) 547-1122.