A free, fun and fast performance of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by William Shakespeare will be in the IH Park at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 as part of the Shakespeare Shout-Out Series.
The performance, one of 11 in Shelby County, is sponsored by the Tennessee Shakespeare Co. and the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department.
“The Two Gentlemen of Verona”
6 p.m. Sept. 28
IH Park – 4523 Canada Rd
Carmen Mandley, education manager for Tennessee Shakespeare Co., said, “It’s free, fun, fast and for everyone! Last season’s inaugural Shout-Out Series returns by popular demand with 11 performances at 10 outdoor/indoor locations throughout Shelby County. Ideal for families and picnics, this quick-fire version of Two Gents provides a rare opportunity to laugh at Shakespeare’s first comedy – and perhaps even his very first play.”
Ms. Mandley added, “He takes a well-known comedy of a love triangle and re-shapes it into a love rectangle, introduces strong female characters (one of whom takes on Shakespeare’s first “pants role” before the more famous Viola and Rosalind do), creates wise-cracking servants Speed and Launce, and even adds bandits to the mix. But for all that, the play remains famous for one particular role: Crab the dog. Even as the story ranges from the shocking to the hilarious, Crab sits non-plussed.”
No tickets or reservations needed. Patrons are encouraged to come early for available seating. Running time is 75 minutes.
Link to website: https://tnshakespeare.org/
