Synopsis
Two Gentlemen of Corona
Published by Samuel French Inc
5 Male 1 Female
Joey services juke boxes and vending machines and 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 - 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
CHARACTERS
JOEY BROCCO Low-level member of a New York crime family. Twenties, 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 fi fties. Hard working, blue collar, quiet and level headed
LENNY GREEN Forties or fifties, overweight, fussy, mild mannered, sweet natured
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