Isabel Carey’s Leah was an icy, washed-up aging pop idol who outlived herself. Her cynicism and pathological need to corrupt the younger Cody were palpable, and the cynical coolness broke down in several moments of real pathos where glimmers of hope and true defiance were visible through the defeatism.

Emily Hecht played the pirate Pompey as a powerhouse modern-style terrorist leader with personal charisma and power over her men, managing to be a compelling antagonist for both Antony and Octavian in surprisingly little stage time.

Emily Hyman’s Nurse was emotionally moving in her devotion to Juliet, and was a clear surrogate mother as shown in the scenes with Juliet and Lady Capulet. Hyman's character was  beautifully kind and caring, unlike the traditionally stiff portrayals of this role.

Emily Hyman’s Holly was gloriously ditzy and compellingly real in her desire to be with a pop star and shocked acceptance of when it actually happens, despite then needing to turn down a more down-to-earth, realistic mate. She manages to be sympathetic in a role that doesn’t make that easy.

Mariel Petee’s Young Girl was always engaging even while relegated to the background, showing a skill that most actors don’t have – Petee was a consistently excellent reactor, fully becoming her character.