Young passions, feuding families, and star-crossed lovers set the scene as City Theatre Austin brings to the stage Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's immortal tale of two young lovers who decide to take fate into their own hands and pursue love despite the intense hatred dividing their two families. However, circumstances conspire to thwart their efforts as missed chances, poor timing and tragic mistakes prevent the lovers from finding happiness. As the families unite in sorrow, the sacrifice of the young lovers is a haunting reminder of the powerful force of love.