‘Romeo and Juliet’ performers learn stage combat

Reggie Kellum (right) practices sword fighting with Jeff Skubal (left) for the upcoming performance of Romeo and Juliet.

Josh Zytkiewicz

Reggie Kellum (right) practices sword fighting with Jeff Skubal (left) for the upcoming performance of “Romeo and Juliet.”

Josh Zytkiewicz, Photographer

Madison College students rehearse the finer points of sword fighting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Pictured actors Reggie Kellum and Carver Campos spar off, preparing for their roles as Prince Tybalt and Benvolio. Jeff Skubal choreographs the fights for the play in a safe but innovative method, claiming, “you can make up the best choreography in the world but if you don’t have the right actors, it’s impossible.”

See the full interview on The Clarion’s YouTube channel, TheClarionMC. The play starts March 6 at Truax in the Mitby Auditorium. Student tickets are complimentary with a valid OneCard.