Two Gentlemen of Verona
by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe
Feb. 29 (2020)
Daring rescues, true identity reveals, and final reconciliations make this one of Shakespeare’s most fun and lively comedies. Also seeking rock lead guitar, and drums. Some rock music will be sung, incorporated into the show!
The two "gentlemen" of the title are Proteus and Valentine. Valentine travels to Milan, where he falls in love with Silvia, daughter of the Duke. Proteus, meanwhile, remains in Verona, pledged to faithfulness to his beloved Julia. When Proteus travels to Milan, however, he too falls in love with Silvia and proceeds to undermine his friend by denouncing him to the Duke. Valentine is banished to the forest, where he joins a band of thieves. Julia arrives in Milan disguised as a page and joins herself to the unsuspecting Proteus.
Young Shakespeare AUDITIONS for students aged 12-19 SHAKESPEARE'S comedy with songs TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
SHOWS. June 19 - 28, 2020.
Tuition reasonable.
AUDITIONS start 12 NOON Sat February 29, 2020. Contact youngshakespeare@austinshakespeare.org.
ROLES:
Proteus transforms rapidly from a loyal friend into something of a villain.
Julia shows the spunk and charm of Shakespearean heroines.
Silvia the Duke of Milan's high-spirited daughter; Duke of Milan a conventional nobleman;Thurio, comic rival to Valentine; Eglamour Silvia's suitor; Speed: Valentine's funny servant; Launce: Proteus's servant; Lucetta Julia's waiting woman; outlaws who intercept Valentine during his journey; Antonio: Father to Proteus and master to the servant Panthino; Panthino: Antonio's servant; Host who houses Julia while she searches for Proteus.
