The Two Gentlemen of Verona presented by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company at The Other Barn

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

The Other Barn
5851 Robert Oliver Place Columbia

This contemporary treatment of Two Gents likens the young, arrogant, and rich characters Proteus and Valentine to many other notorious 90's headline-makers such as the Menendez Brothers and William Kennedy Smith. Audiences will be entertained as these two characters move through their privileged lives with reckless abandon.

Presented by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Thru - Mar 17, 2013

Thursdays: 8:00pm

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 6:00pm

Price: $36

Show Type: Comedy

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DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...As the old saying goes, bros before…well you get the picture. As it turns out Shakespeare was the inventor, trying to prove to us that two friends thick as thieves should never let a woman come between them because when they do their world easily implodes upon itself. Take that notion and wrap it up in the 90’s world of posh and snobby and you’ve got one bodacious journey as the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents Two Gentlemen of Verona. Director Patrick Kilpatrick takes this Bard comedy classic and transports it to the 90’s — an era of privilege and power where money shows its standing, but love proves that it still conquers all. This romping comedic adaptation squeezes the essence of Shakespeare into the elaborate lifestyle of the rich and famous with the added edge of live acoustic music and a barrel full of laughs. And did I mention the dogs?"

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- Amanda Gunther

MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

"...Overall, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona is very well acted and directed with little to no stage and props. The actors were so comfortable speaking the rhythmic words and performing on stage, I was quickly swept up in the action, and I'm sure you will as well."

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- April Forrer

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

Rarely, if ever, would you match up the pop song “Hey Jealousy” by The Gin Blossoms with William Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona. But Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s production of the classic blends in some modern-day elements and the match-up works. The play opens on best friends Valentine (James Jager) and Proteus (Vince Eisenson) discussing their looming separation. Valentine is heading to Milan to serve in the royal court. Proteus, meanwhile, has chosen to follow his heart by staying behind. He’s fallen for Julia (Megan Dominy). Soon, we discover she’s done the same.

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- Travis Andrews

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