by Josh Blanchard
produced by Texas Tech University
Fall 2002
A fascinating contemporary play based on the classic Commedia dell’Arte structure. Commedia dell’arte (comedy of artists), originated in streets and market places of the early Italian Renaissance. These Italian street performers, donning masks with exaggerated comic features to draw additional attention to themselves and complement their physical and acrobatic skills, eventually teamed up in troupes of actors often with a traveling stage. In “Lovers of Verona,” intrigue, role-reversals, and flighty lovers abound in this high-energy modern take on the play. In a world filled with lust, greed, and ever-shifting passions, will one young couple, and their servants, be able to find true love?
CAST: Pantalone……… Patrick Donnelly Arlecchino……. Jonathan Morrow Columbina…… Angela Thompson Isabella……….. Tracy Stover Sylvio………….. Paul Fillingham Florindo……… Justin Castillo Angelica……… Mandy Springer Brighella…….. Jonathan Horne | Lelio………….. Kai Ferguson Gratiano…….. Patrick White Capt Matora.. Chad Greenough Rosaura……. Robin Grimes ZANNI: Flavauna …… Rose Fox Coralina…….. Tawny Mertes Truffaldino…… Chris Paschall Pedrolino……. Julius Kaiser | PRODUCTION TEAM: Set Designer……………….. Zachery Elms Costume Designer………… Betsy Zumfelde Lighting Designer…………. Nate Beckman Sound Designer…………. Chris Leffel Stage Manager………….. Katie Bean Production Coordinator.. Elaine Bates Dramaturg……….Barbara Morgan Original Music by… Jonathan Morrow & Chris Leffel |
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