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Cotuit Center for the Arts presents “One Man, Two Guvnors,” a comedy by Richard Bean, October 5 to 22. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, October 5 to 21, at 7:30 PM; and Sundays, October 8 to 22, at 2:00 PM. The show is directed by Mary Arnault, with music direction by Malcolm Granger. Cindy Parker is the producer. “’One Man, Two Guvnors’ is pure entertainment,” said Arnault. “It’s rollicking slapstick fun, complete with a woman disguised as a man, multiple lovers and upsets, and irate fathers. There is a lot of physical humor—with actors falling down stairs, slamming doors, hurling double entendre, and engaging with the audience. “It’s simply hilarious, and because there is an element of improv, the show will be a little different each night,” she said. The show features a 1960s-era skiffle band directed by Malcolm Granger, which will play before the show, between scenes, and at intermission. “Audience members will get a whole concert along with the play,” said Arnault. “One Man, Two Guvnors” is adapted from “Servant of Two Masters” (“Il servitor did due padroni”), a 1743 Italian commedia dell'arte-style play by Carlo Goldoni. Commedia dell'arte was characterized by improvised dialogue and a cast of colorful, exaggerated stock characters. It originated in Italy in the 15th century and was popular in Europe from the 16th through the 18th centuries. Playwright Richard Bean set his 2011 adaptation of play in Brighton, England, in 1963. It opened at the National Theater, where it was declared the funniest play in that theater’s history. The play opened on Broadway in 2011, much of the same cast, including James Corden in the role of the servant, Francis Henshall. Formerly unemployed, Francis gains employment from two men at the same time: Roscoe Crabbe, a gangster, and Stanley Stubbers, an upper-class criminal. Francis must keep the two men from knowing that he is also employed by the other. Complications abound. Troy Davies plays Francis. “Troy has a very strong improv background and I am thrilled that he could do the part,” said Arnault, who has worked with Davies on several other plays, including “39 Steps” and “Every Good Boy Deserves Favor,” a collaboration between Cotuit Center for the Arts and the Cape Symphony. Other cast members include Cara Gerardi as Rachel Crabbe (disguised as Roscoe Crabbe), Elliott Sicard as Stanley Stubbers, Marcus Liuzzi as Charlie the Duck, a local mobster who has arranged a marriage between his daughter Pauline (played by Emma Fitzpatrick), despite her preference for amateur actor Alan Dangle (Jason Mellin). Alan’s father, Harry Dangle, a lawyer, is played by Michael Ernst, and Erica Morris is Dolly the bookkeeper. Alfie, the 86-year-old waiter is played by Jon Cornet, and Garth, another waiter, is played by Kempton Parker. Tickets are $30, $28 for seniors and veterans, $25 for members. Premium tables with wine are available. Dinner + Show packages with Villaggio at the Regatta available. For tickets, and more information, visit artsonthecape.org, or call 508-428-0669. Cotuit Center for the Arts is at 4404 Route 28 in Cotuit. What: “One Man, Two Guvnors” by Richard Bean Where: Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28, Cotuit When: October 5 to 22: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 2:00 PM Admission: $30, $28 for seniors and veterans, $25 for members. Premium tables with wine are available, as are Dinner + Show packages with Villaggio at the Regatta.