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Two Gentlemen of Corona

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  1w, 5m

Jim Geoghan

"Geoghan gives a sweetly retro twist to Gentlemen, keeping his comic archetypes so anchored in reality that they elicit sympathy as well as laughter." - Los Angeles Times

Two Gentlemen of Corona

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 5m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
In this world-premiere comedy, it's 1963 and Joey and Carmine are low-level soldiers in the New York mob. Joey services juke boxes and vending machines...Carmine makes two runs a week to South Carolina for illegal cigarettes. But things are looking up for the pair. The 1964 World's Fair is just around the corner and these Two Gentlemen of Corona are plotting to help their boss, John, swindle thousands of foreign tourists. It looks like nothing can stand in their way...oh, except for the fact that Joey is falling in love with his boss's mistress! This comedy is the perfect light-hearted fare: refreshing and funny, with just a touch of heart.
History

Two Gentlemen of Corona premiered at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre in a production by West Coast Ensemble in Los Angeles, CA in June 2005 under the direction of Henry Polic II.

Keywords
JOEY BROCCO – Low-level member of a New York crime family. Twen-ties, handsome, clever, resourceful, street wise, heart of a poet, a romantic, excellent dancer.
CARMINE FABIANO – Equally low-level member of a New York crime family. Twenties, lifelong friend of Joey’s, not nearly as smart or good-looking but good hearted.
JOHN ESPOSITO – High ranking under boss of a New York crime family. Late forties, fifties, dresses well, wealthy, powerful, elegant,  pompous.
ANGELINA FRATIANO – Twenties, John Esposito’s mistress, working class, beautiful, smart and getting smarter. Excellent dancer.
PHIL WILLIAMS – African-American, forties or fifties. Hard working, blue collar, quiet and level headed.
LENNY GREEN – Forties or fifties, overweight, fussy, mild mannered, sweet natured.
  • Time Period 1960s
  • Setting A classic chrome diner from the early nineteen sixties somewhere in Corona, Queens.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Gun Shots
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

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REVIEWS

"Geoghan gives a sweetly retro twist to Gentlemen, keeping his comic archetypes so anchored in reality that they elicit sympathy as well as laughter." - Los Angeles Times

"A comedy with hysterical lines, historical intrigue, and a happy ending for the young lovers." - EyeSpy LA

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  • Minimum Fee: $120 per performance

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Jim Geoghan

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