Two Gentlemen of Verona
Artwork by David Huber
JSC's long-awaited
gender-reverse
full production of
Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Joanne Zipay
Features our signature reverse-gender casting for the first time in a romantic comedy – with all the brilliance of commedia dell’arte and, heck, even a real live dog! It doesn’t get much more fun than this.
Two Gents recently played at TBG Theatre in midtown Manhattan where audiences & critics alike loved it!
Photos by Deb Failla
Press
"A gender bendering good time!"
"Clever, charming, original--
made me happy all over!"
"The show is innovative, funny, and moves along at a brisk pace."
"The show had a very special quality.
The casting was spot on.
I'm going to try and see it again."
"All the actors were excellent and it was a superb ensemble performance!"
"THANK YOU FOR A REALLY GREAT SHOW. IT WAS ALL REALLY FUN FUN. THE ACTORS WERE TERRIFIC AND THAT DOG WAS SOMETHING. I WAS REALLY IMPRESSED. OH KEEP GOING JUST TERRIFIC."
...this production can steal your heart.
Deirdre Donovan, CurtainUp
"...filled with theatrical exuberance and joy."
Nancy Kelly, Theatre is Easy
Great Press & Reviews
Read some great press about our company and this production from The Brooklyn Rail.
Download our Press Release (MS Word)
Our Production Featured:
Alvin Chan - Alexandra Devin* - Amy Driesler* - Marie Bridget Dundon* - Bill Galarno* - Hunter Gilmore* - Suzanne Hayes* - Rachael Hip-Flores - Sheila Joon* - Peggy Suzuki - Natasha Yannacañedo*
with Austin Moorhead on guitar and Candide as Crab the Dog
*Member, Actors’ Equity Association – AEA Tiered Showcase Production
Director/Dramaturg - Joanne Zipay
Production Stage Manager - Sandra M. Bloom*
Composer - Austin Moorhead
Set Designer - Joshua David Bishop
Lighting Designer - Lois Catanzaro
Costume Designer - Ashley Betton
Technical Director - Noah Hougland
Props Master - Steven McCasland
Movement Coach - Elizabeth MozerCross-Gender Consultant - Jane Titus
Voice Coach - Alithea Phillips
Fight Choreographer - Dan O’Driscoll
Assistant Director/ASM - Cristina Carrion
This production is made possible through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Mr. Charles E. Bockwith, and JSC’s individual donors.