McEleney, who adapted the novel for the stage, and director Tyler Dobrowsky have presented “A Tale of Two Cities” as an allegory for our current political climate. Once again, his life is in danger due to a political revolution instigated by Madame and Monsieur Defarge. Darnay is later acquitted and they move into a house with Lucie’s doctor father (Brian McEleney) and the eccentric housekeeper Miss Pross (a delightful Rachel Dulude).ĭarnay later goes to Paris after the evil Marquis is found murdered. Rebecca Gibel (“The Prince of Providence”) plays Lucie Manette, who falls in love with Charles Darnay (Taavon Gamble), who stands trial for treason in London. A first-rate cast, along with inspired direction and an infusion of music, results in a compelling theatrical experience. This story of love and political unrest has been given an electrifying treatment by Trinity Repertory Company. Daniel Duque-Estrada as Sydney Carton and Taavon Gamble as Charles Darnay in Trinity Rep’s “A Tale of Two Cities.”PROVIDENCE - Charles Dickens’ classic novel “A Tale Of Two Cities” begins with perhaps the most brilliant opening sentences in literary history: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
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