FTC Inland Theatre Works presents Two Gentlemen of Verona, in repertory with Othello, August 15-29.

Comedy, love and a bit with a dog. In Shakespeare’s earliest comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona, he takes us on a journey from “boring” Verona to “fabulous” Milan to a lawless Italian forest. Proteus and Valentine are best friends, but the bounds and bonds of friendship are tested when they both want the same girl. See the original characters that would be echoed in his future plays, his first use of cross dressing, lovers that would reappear in a summer’s dream, and hints of many of his other future characters. Throw in a real dog (who may or may not bark in verse) and you never know what will happen.

Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors

Performances will be held at the The Performing Arts Center at Arroyo Valley High School, located at 1881 West Baseline in San Bernardino. For reservations, call 909-954-4540 or visit www.inlandtheatreworks.org.