A Noise Within launches its 2025–26 “Songs from the Volcano” season with One Man, Two Guvnors, the riotous, Tony Award-winning farce by Richard Bean. Adapted from Carlo Goldoni’s 18th-century comedy The Servant of Two Masters, the play opens September 6 and runs through September 28, following previews starting August 31.
This vibrant production, directed by ANW co-artistic directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, fuses slapstick humor with the live energy of a skiffle band performing original songs by Gary Olding, under the musical direction of Rod Bagheri.
A Hilarious Tale of Double Trouble in 1963 England
Set in Brighton during the colorful and rebellious swinging ’60s, the plot follows Francis Henshall, a chronically hungry and out-of-work musician who lands two jobs in one day—unfortunately, with two different bosses who mustn’t find out about each other. Meanwhile, both bosses are tangled in a web of love, disguises, and mob entanglements.
Leading the cast is ANW resident artist Kasey Mahaffy as Francis, with performances by Ty Aldridge, Lynn Robert Berg, Christie Coran, Luis Kelly-Duarte, Henri Lubatti, Evan Lugo, Josey Montana McCoy, Trisha Miller, Cassandra Marie Murphy, and Paul David Story.
“It’s a fabulous adaptation, filled with witty, irreverent social commentary and unapologetic farce,” said Elliott. Rodriguez-Elliott added, “The live skiffle band and ’60s setting bring a fresh, rebellious energy to the show.”
The Music Behind the Madness
Skiffle—a genre blending blues, bluegrass, and folk with homemade instruments—adds a playful beat to the production. Influential in shaping early British rock, skiffle inspired legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who.
Creative Team and Production Details
The production team includes:
- Scenic Design: Frederica Nascimento
- Lighting: Ken Booth
- Projection: Nicholas Santiago
- Sound: Jeff Gardner
- Costumes: Garry Lennon
- Wig & Makeup: Tony Valdés
- Props: Stephen Taylor
- Fight Choreography: Kenneth R. Merckx, Jr.
- Dialect Coaching: Andrea Odinov
- Dramaturgy: Miranda Johnson-Haddad
- Stage Management: Angela Sonner, assisted by Hope Matthews
Performance Schedule and Ticket Info
Performances of One Man, Two Guvnors run September 6–28, with previews August 31–September 5.
- Evening Shows: Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
- Matinees: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, Sept. 6)
- Previews: Sunday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.; Sept. 3–5 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
- General: Starting at $51.50 (including fees)
- Students: Starting at $20
- Previews (Sept. 3 & 4): Pay What You Choose (starting at $10)
- Group discounts available for 10+ tickets
Location:
A Noise Within
3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Box Office:
www.anoisewithin.org | (626) 356-3100
Engage With the Cast and Community
- INsiders Discussion: Sept. 7 at 12:30 p.m.
- Post-show Talkbacks: Every Friday (except previews) and Sunday, Sept. 14
- Student Matinees: Weekday mornings by appointment (email [email protected])
