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''This article is about a performance of Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[The Two Gentlemen of Verona (disambiguation)]].''
[[Folger Theatre|Folger Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's [[The Two Gentlemen of Verona|''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from November 11 to December 19, 2004.  
 
[[Folger Theatre|Folger Theatre]] performed their production of [[The Two Gentlemen of Verona|''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'']] from November 11 to December 19, 2004 in the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production won two [[Helen Hayes Awards]] for "Outstanding Director, Resident Production" for Aaron Posner, and "Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play" for Holly Twyford. ''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'' was also nominated for "Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production", for Kate Turner-Walker and "Outstanding Resident Play."
 
[[File:2004 The Two Gentlemen of Verona Folger Theatre 4.jpg|350px|left|frame|Lucy Newman-Williams (Lucetta) and Karen Peakes (Julia), ''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


[[File:2004 The Two Gentlemen of Verona Folger Theatre 4.jpg|frame|Lucy Newman-Williams (Lucetta) and Karen Peakes (Julia), ''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]


== The Production ==
The production won two [[Helen Hayes Awards]] for "Outstanding Director, Resident Production" for Aaron Posner, and "Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play" for Holly Twyford. ''The Two Gentlemen of Verona'' was also nominated for "Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production", for Kate Turner-Walker and "Outstanding Resident Play."


Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, United Scenic Artists (**), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.


== The Production ==
===Cast===
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), United Scenic Artists (USA), and the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
 
=== Cast ===
''in order of appearance''
''in order of appearance''


*Catherine Flye*: Countess of Rossillion  
*Catherine Flye*: Countess of Rossillion
*Brian Hamman*: Valentine
*Brian Hamman*: Valentine
*Ian Merrill Peakes*: Proteus
*Ian Merrill Peakes*: Proteus
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*Holly Twyford*: Host, Eglamour
*Holly Twyford*: Host, Eglamour


=== Creative team ===
===Creative team===


*William Shakespeare, Playwright
*Aaron Posner, Director
*Aaron Posner, Director
*Daniel Conway**, Scenic Designer
*Daniel Conway**, Scenic Designer
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*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director
*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director


=== Production team ===
===Production team===


*Sarah J. Wiggin, Assistant Director
*Sarah J. Wiggin, Assistant Director
*Elizabeth Welke, Assistant Stage Manager  
*Elizabeth Welke, Assistant Stage Manager
*Mary Moore, Master Electrician  
*Mary Moore, Master Electrician
*Adrianna Daugherty, Light Board Operator
*Adrianna Daugherty, Light Board Operator
*Kate Kilbane, Sound Board Operator
*Kate Kilbane, Sound Board Operator
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*Jenn Carlson & David Lockhart, House Management
*Jenn Carlson & David Lockhart, House Management


=== Folger Theatre ===
===Folger Theatre===


*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer  
*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
*Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager
*Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager
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*AEA
**USA
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==Image gallery==
==Image gallery==
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Latest revision as of 10:35, 5 February 2021

Folger Theatre produced William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, from November 11 to December 19, 2004.

Lucy Newman-Williams (Lucetta) and Karen Peakes (Julia), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Photo by Carol Pratt.

The Production

The production won two Helen Hayes Awards for "Outstanding Director, Resident Production" for Aaron Posner, and "Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play" for Holly Twyford. The Two Gentlemen of Verona was also nominated for "Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production", for Kate Turner-Walker and "Outstanding Resident Play."

Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, United Scenic Artists (**), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Cast

in order of appearance

  • Catherine Flye*: Countess of Rossillion
  • Brian Hamman*: Valentine
  • Ian Merrill Peakes*: Proteus
  • Holly Twyford*: Speed
  • Karen Peakes*: Julia
  • Lucy Newman-Williams*: Lucetta
  • Kate Eastwood Norris*: Launce
  • Heidi Armbruster*: Sylvia
  • Kate Eastwood Norris*: Thurio
  • Lucy Newman-Williams*: Duke
  • Lucy Newman-Williams*, Kate Eastwood Norris (AEA), & Holly Twyford (AEA): Outlaws
  • Holly Twyford*: Host, Eglamour

Creative team

  • William Shakespeare, Playwright
  • Aaron Posner, Director
  • Daniel Conway**, Scenic Designer
  • Kate Turner-Walker, Costume Designer
  • Dan Covey**, Lighting Designer
  • Kevin Hill, Sound Design
  • Patty Gallagher, Mask and Movement Director
  • Aaron Cromie, Masks
  • Jess W. Speaker III*, Stage Manager
  • Linda S. Evans, Properties Designer
  • Brette Goldstein, Casting Director

Production team

  • Sarah J. Wiggin, Assistant Director
  • Elizabeth Welke, Assistant Stage Manager
  • Mary Moore, Master Electrician
  • Adrianna Daugherty, Light Board Operator
  • Kate Kilbane, Sound Board Operator
  • Jessica Aliff, Wardrobe
  • Jacqueline Lacarriere, Dee Anne Lehr, & Elizabeth Groth, Costume Asssistants
  • Caitlin D. McAndrews & Jason Roberts, Production Assistants
  • Bella Faccia, Inc., Set Construction
  • Jenn Carlson & David Lockhart, House Management

Folger Theatre

  • Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
  • Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager

Image gallery

  • Kate Eastwood Norris, Holly Twyford, and Lucy Newman-Williams (Outlaws), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

    Kate Eastwood Norris, Holly Twyford, and Lucy Newman-Williams (Outlaws), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

  • Brian Hamman (Valentine) and Lucy Newman-Williams (Duke), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

    Brian Hamman (Valentine) and Lucy Newman-Williams (Duke), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

  • Heidi Armbruster (Sylvia), Holly Twyford (Speed), and Brian Hamman (Valentine), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

    Heidi Armbruster (Sylvia), Holly Twyford (Speed), and Brian Hamman (Valentine), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

  • Kate Eastwood Norris (Launce) and Holly Twyford (Crab, the dog), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.

    Kate Eastwood Norris (Launce) and Holly Twyford (Crab, the dog), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2004. Carol Pratt.