'The Two Gentlemen Of Verona' free perfrormances in parks throughout NYC.

The Boomerang Theatre Company kicks off its 2005 Season with a free outdoor production of one of William Shakespeare's rarely-seen comedies The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, directed by Kate Ross, the play will be performed at various locations around New York City, from the 18 Jun - 31 Jul 2005.

The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, Valentine and Proteus, are the best of friends, each of whom would gladly defend the other to the death. As the play begins, Valentine is off to The Duke's Court in Milan, to see the world, while Proteus decides to stay at home to woo the beautiful Julia, with whom he's fallen in love. However, in a sudden move, Antonio, the father of Proteus, decides his son should join Valentine and make his own way in the world, a decision which unwittingly tears Proteus and Julia apart.

This production of The Two Gentlemen Of Verona takes place in an Italian version of the 1920s of F. Scott Fitzgerald; a place of innocence, wealth, and a wonder for all that the world had to offer. The work will use the Shakespeare text and be performed in 1920s dress.

The cast of The Two Gentlemen Of Verona includes Jeremy Beck, Mac Brydon, Ronald Cohen, Patrick Connolly, Benjamin Ellis Fine, Henry Martone, Ron McClary, Dennis McNitt, Peter Morr, Jessica Myhr, Sharon Paige, Sara Thigpen, and Bill Weeden. Sue Abbott is the stage manager. Costumes are designed by Marion Talan. The production is an Equity Showcase.

Performances of The Two Gentlemen Of Verona will be held oat Central Park, Riverside Park, Prospect Park and Astoria Park on Saturdays' and Sundays'at 2pm.