Photo Flash: Judith Shakespeare Co NYC Presents TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

Featuring the company?s signature gender-reverse casting--the women portray the men and the men portray the women- for the first time in a romantic comedy, with a splash of commedia dell?arte, live music, and heck, even a real live dog! It doesn?t get much more fun than this.

The show features Rachael Hip-Flores as Valentine who just received the Best Actress Award at the Streamy's for her popular web series Anyone But Me.

In addition to Hip-Flores the cast features Sheila Joon as Proteus, Alvin Chan as Julia, , Hunter Gilmore as Silvia, Alexandra Devin as Lance, Suzanne Hayes as Speed, Marie Bridget Dundon as the Duke of Milan, Bill Galarno as Lucetta/Outlaw, Amy Driesler as Turio, Natasha Yannacañedo as Sir Eglamour/Antonio/Outlaw, Peggy Suzuki as Pantino/Host/Outlaw, and Candide as Crab the dog.

Two Gents will feature an original guitar score, performed live each night by its composer, Austin Moorhead. The eclectic look of the show, influenced by a ?modern commedia? aesthetic, is designed by Ashley Betton (Costumes), Joshua David Bishop (Sets), and Lois Catanzaro (Lights). Supporting the work of the cast and director are JSC?s own Elizabeth Mozer (Movement Coach), Jane Titus (Cross-Gender Consultant), Dan O?Driscoll (Fight Choreographer), and Alithea Phillips (Voice Coach).

?...a passion and mastery of the text which is awe-inspiring.? -- British Theatre Guide 2002

This production is made possible by the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Mr. Charles E. Bockwith and JSC?s individual donors.