Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Ethan Magill
Auditions: There will be an audition form that you may fill out in person at the theater, or print out
beforehand.
Please come prepared with a monologue around 2 minutes in length or less. Comedic
Shakespeare is preferred, but any monologue that shows your comedic sensibilities is acceptable as well.
If you do not have a monologue, don’t worry, we will provide one for you in person.
Video Auditions: If you are unable to make the general auditions, a video recorded monologue that is
around 2 minutes in length may be submitted before 11/20/2025 by 6:30pm to
2gentsicehouse@gmail.com. Please send via unlisted YouTube link. However, if you are called back, we
ask that you attend the callback on 11/24/2025 at 6:30 PM in order to be considered for a role. If this is
not possible, please email 2gentsicehouse@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will run M-Th 6:30-9:30, starting on December 1st, with a break from December
24th-January 1st for the holiday season
Performances: The show runs from January 30th-February 15th. We perform on Friday and Saturday
Evenings at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00. There will be one or two Saturday Matinees added at 2:00
Directors: Ethan Magill
Stage Managers/Assistant Director: Michelin White
Producer: Sergio Garza
Synopsis: Two Gentlemen of Verona follows Valentine and Proteus, two friends, as they travel to the city
of Milan in order to broaden their horizons. While there they both fall in love with Silvia, the daughter of
the Duke of Milan, and try to win her love.
Concept: For this production, the Two Gentlemen of Verona are actually two Frat Bros from California,
on a study abroad trip to London. The time period is the mid 2000s
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Verona:
● Valentine – a frat bro, he thinks that men in love are foolish until he himself falls
head-over-heels for the Duke of Milan’s daughter, Silvia
● Proteus – Valentine's best friend whose emotions are extremely changeable and lacks
self-control. Also a frat bro
● Julia – Proteus' betrothed, a sorority girl, pretends to be a bro
● Launce – Proteus' servant, not the brightest, a bit of a stoner
● Speed – Valentine's servant, made fun of by Proteus often
● Antonio – Proteus' father
● Panthino – Antonio's servant
● Lucetta – Julia's servant, a sorority girl
● Crab – Launce's “dog”
London:
● The Duke – Silvia's father
● Silvia – Valentine's beloved
● Thurio – a foolish suitor to Silvia
● Sir Eglamour – a suitor to Silvia
● The Host – an innkeeper who helps Julia
● The Outlaws – chavvy misfits from London