TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Casting at Wishing Well Theatre

Apr 20
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Two Gentlemen of Verona, Wishing Well Theatre, Fenton MI

The Wishing Well Theatre Company (Fenton, MI) announces auditions for the upcoming production of Two Gentlemen of Verona, April 28-29.

COMPANY NAME

Wishing Well Theatre Inc

COMPANY TYPE

Professional Non-Union

COMPENSATION

Stipend

PAY RATE

$150

CONTRACT START DATE

July 01, 2026

CONTRACT END DATE

September 0 8, 2026

HOW CAN APPLICANTS APPLY

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DESCRIPTION

Two Gentlemen of Vernona by William Shakespeare

Adapted by Robert Kauzlaric

Original music and song by Russ Gillespie

Directed by Janet Haley

A passionately-paced, coming-of-age, comedy-of-the-heart.

THEMES:

friendship, first love, loyalty, betrayal, forgiveness

SYNOPSIS

Once upon a time in Verona, there lived two gentlemen: Proteus and Valentine. They are the very best of friends. Each has a chap who works for them. Launce works for Proteus. Speed works for Valentine. Launce has a mischief-making companion, in a dog named Crab. Proteus has a best beloved, named Julia. Valentine wants nothing to do with love.

Valentine leaves to serve in the Duke's court in Milan Proteus’ mother thinks that’s a fine idea and sends her son to Milan as well. Julia and Proteus have a teary farewell, and exchange rings, pledging faithful love. Proteus leaves. Julia follows Proteus…in disguise, in men’s clothing. (Sound familiar?) Upon arriving in Milan, Valentine falls head over heels for the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. Silvia falls for Valentine, and rejects Thurio, her father’s choice for her husband. (Sound familiar?)

Proteus arrives in Milan. Proteus sets his eyes on his best friend’s sweetheart, Silvia. (Can you predict what happens? You guessed it.) Proteus falls for Silvia. Proteus offers the gift of a dog for Silvia. Silvia rejects Crab the Dog. Silvia wants nothing to do with Proteus. Or her father’s choice, Thurio. Silvia is completely devoted to Valentine. The Duke banishes Valentine to Mantua. Silvia follows Proteus. Proteus follows Silvia. Julia, disguised as a man, follows Proteus. On the outskirts of Mantua live a band of outlaw ruffians, Who confront this parade of passion-soaked lovers. And here, in the darkness of the woods, This almost-violent knot of madness unfurls With the light of deep recognition, True remorse, And the grace of forgiveness.

RUN TIME: Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission This adaptation is appropriate for intergenerational audiences, ages 10+

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Casting is open to actors of all identities and abilities.

PROTEUS, a gentleman of Verona; best friend to Valentine

VALENTINE, a gentleman of Verona; best friend to Proteus

JULIA, a lady of Verona; beloved of Proteus

SILVIA, a lady of Milan; beloved of Valentine, and later also Proteus

DUKE OF MILAN, father to Silvia DONNA ANTONIA, mother to Proteus

THURIO, a foolish gentleman and rival to Valentine

SIR EGLAMORE, a noble gentleman

LAUNCE, the clownish servant to Proteus

SPEED, the clownish servant to Valentine