Evan Rachel Wood Returns to Native Raleigh as Juliet

Feb 25 2009, Written by Andrew Hibbard in Art,Playground, 0 Comments

Evan Rachel Wood will return to her hometown of Raleigh, N.C. May of this year for a stint in Theatre in the Park’s performance of Romeo and Juliet. Her brother, Ira David Wood IV will make his directorial debut for the performance. (what’s with the double first names or use of the middle name, Wood family?)

The 21-year-old actress was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance as a troubled teen in 2003′s Thirteen and most recently appeared as Mickey Rourke’s daughter in The Wrestler. She has also been in the limelight for her relationship with former boyfriend Marilyn Manson, which ended last year.

Specific dates for the performance are forthcoming.