Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College: "Romeo and Juliet" (at The Preserve)

This Powerhouse Theater 40th anniversary summer season at Vassar College features another superb lineup of imaginative and insightful plays, workshops and works-in-progress. Powerhouse has been a launching pad for emerging artists and their groundbreaking works. In fact, the 2016 Tony Award winners for Best Play and Best Musical — Stephen Karam’s "The Humans" and Lin Manuel Miranda’s "Hamilton" — both trace their roots to Powerhouse. Perhaps one of this year's productions will be the next big smash!

"Romeo and Juliet"

• This athletic, ensemble-forward approach to Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy dives into the volatile world of two young lovers caught in the crossfire of their families’ violent feuds.

• Venue: The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns

• Performances: July 17, 7 p.m.; July 18, 7 p.m.; July 19, 7 p.m.