Khalid Gonçalves Houseman Theatre in New York City. In 2000, Gonçalves played the role of Borachio in the William Shakespeare comedy "Much Ado About Nothing", which was produced and performed by The Boomerang Theatre Company. The company performed the play in Central Park, Stuyvesant Square, Prospect Park, and at Theatre 22 in Manhattan. On September 22, 2013, Gonçalves returned to theatre for a benefit fundraiser for the Abingdon Square Theatre, sharing the stage with fellow actors Michael Barbieri, Anthony DeSando, Alfredo Diaz, Gina Ferranti, Nick Fondulis, Steven LaChioma, Tom Alan Robbins, Scott Seidman, and Johnny Tammaro. The group read from three plays
Shakespeare in Love Wessex threatens to kill him. Shakespeare sneaks into Viola's garden, finding her on her balcony, where they briefly confess their mutual attraction to each other before he is discovered by her nurse and flees. Inspired by Viola, Shakespeare writes quickly, completely transforming the play into what will become "Romeo and Juliet". Rehearsals begin, with "Thomas Kent" as Romeo, the leading tragedian Ned Alleyn as Mercutio and the stagestruck Fennyman given a small role as the Apothocary. Shakespeare soon discovers Viola's true identity, and they begin a secret affair. Viola is summoned to court to receive approval for her proposed marriage