ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
By Richard Bean
Comedy based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni
With songs by Grant Olding

February 24-28 at 7:30 pm; March 1 at 2 pm
Ticket prices: $28; $22 seniors/students
Contains some naughty bits and naughty language - parental guidance is encouraged.

One Man, Two Guvnors Trailer

This smash-hit comedy was nominated for seven 2012 Tony Awards. Based on Carlo Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters, this new English version puts sex, food and money high on the agenda. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes a servant to two different masters. Frazzled Francis tries his best to balance duties and keep his bosses from meeting, but what he doesn’t know about them, and what they don’t know about each other, quickly become uproarious and riotous cases of mistaken identities and slapstick antics in this laugh-out-loud award-winning comedy.

“With a blend of satire, songs, slapstick and chaos, One Man, Two Guvnors uses broad farce and bawdy humor as it thrusts the audience into a tale about a ragtag group of criminals and a case of mistaken identity,” said director Francine Thomas Reynolds. “Based on the Carlo Goldoni’s commedia dell’arte classic The Servant of Two Masters, playwright Richard Bean has crafted a modern play that is fast-paced and extremely physical with a lot of action on stage. We are proud to have assembled a highly talented ensemble cast to play the characters that guide the plot through a maze of missing money, a dead fiancé risen like Lazarus, family problems, spurned suitors and a guy who just wants to afford a plate of fish and chips.”

The cast includes Joseph Frost (Jackson) as Francis Henshall; Kerri Courtney Sanders (Brandon) as Rachel Crabbe, the first of Francis’s two employers; David Lind (Brooklyn, NY) as Stanley Stubbers, the second of Francis’s two employers; Loring Tharpe (Madison) as Pauline Clench and Patrick Moran (Jackson) as Alan Dangle, a pair of lovers forbidden to marry; and John Howell (Jackson) as Harry Dangle and Bill Ford Campbell (Pearl) as Charlie “The Duck” Clench, the lovers’ fathers. The cast is rounded out by Jessica Wilkinson (Florence) as Dolly, Yohance Myles (Jackson) as Lloyd, Augustus Bennett (Jackson) as Gareth, and Eric Eaton (Ridgeland) as Alfie. Campbell and Myles appear through the courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association.

One Man, Two Guvnors performances are February 17 – March 1, 2015.  Ticket prices are $28.00 with discounts available for students, senior citizens and groups. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, charged by phone by calling the theatre at (601) 948-3531 or ordered online at www.newstagetheatre.com. The theatre is located in the Jane Reid Petty Theatre Center at 1100 Carlisle Street in the Belhaven neighborhood.

What People Are Saying

One Man, Two Guvnors has had audience members in stitches for one week - here is what some of them are saying about the show. Make sure you check out the show trailer below.

One Man, Two Guvnors Trailer

"Friends, I am totes on a theatre high right now. Just got home from a FAB show at New Stage!!!! Super talented cast! Hilarious physical comedy! Random audience interaction! Live band! Fantastic costumes! I'm a champion of all things New Stage, but this is one not to be missed. GET TICKETS!!" - Betsy Turley

"Just went to see One Man, Two Guvnors at New Stage. I can truthfully say I have never laughed so much, so hard in my life. Joe Frost is amazing and the rest of the cast, as well. Highest praise to Francine and the whole crew. Just really really great work." - John Maxwell

"One Man, Two Guvnors is an excellent production. If you are in Jackson, get tickets and see this hilarious show! The cast is fabulous and the set is incredible! Congratulations to the cast and crew on a great production!" - Linda Tanaka

"One Man, Two Guvnors is hilarious! The fast paced humor never stops and the acting is wonderful! PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR! We can all use a laugh and a fun evening out." - Susan Hart

"One Man, Two Guvnors at New Stage. Oh my gracious. I am laughing so hard!!!! Recommend it highly if you want to have a laugh filled evening." - Carmen Mitchell

Unframed Auditions

Auditions will be held at New Stage Theatre on Saturday, February 28 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for the upcoming production Stop Kiss.

Diana Son's Stop Kiss is a touching drama that explores love, relationships, and the depths of human compassion through the eyes of two unexpected friends.

Director: Augustus Bennett
Rehearsals: Begin April 1st (Flexible scheduling)
Performances: May 1st-3rd

Casting:
Callie: 20's - 30's
Sara: 20's - 30's
George: 20's - 30's
Peter: 20’s - 30’s
Mrs. Winsley: 40’s - 50’s
Detective Coles: 30’s - 40’s
Nurse Cole: 30’s - 40’s

For more information go to the Unframed at New Stage Theatre Facebook page or call 601-948-3533 ext. 336

*This play contains adult content

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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

February 17-March 1, 2015

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WINTER/SPRING YOUTH CLASSES

Taught by the New Stage Theatre Professional Acting Company –Augustus Bennett, Katie Beth Jewell, Pat Moran, Valencia Proctor and Education Director Chris Roebuck

WHO: ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL
TUITION: $125
WHAT: Acting Technique
WHEN: Saturdays: 7 Week Session (February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4)
TIME: 1st-3rd grade: 9 am-10:30 am; 4th-6th grade: 10:30 am-12 pm

This series will use improvisation and dramatic exercises to give the students a better understanding of how an actor uses their body, voice and situation to create a character, culminating in a performance at the end of the last class day.

WHO: 7th - 12th GRADE
TUITION: $150
WHAT: Creating a Character
WHEN: Mondays: 8 Week Session (March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 & May 4)
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Creating a Character will focus on scene work and textual analysis, helping the students create a character they will showcase in a performance at the end of the 8 week session. The class is taught by Education Director Chris Roebuck.

For more information on classes and YAT contact Education Director Chris Roebuck at 601-948-3533 ext. 232 or croebuck@newstagetheatre.com