The Comedy of Errors
by Penfold Theatre Company
Jan. 23 (2016)
Take one pair of estranged twin brothers (both named Antipholus); add one pair of estranged twin servants (both named Dromio); throw them in a city known for sorcery; and what do you get? Shakespeare's breeziest and most farcical comedy, overflowing with slapstick, romance, word play and, of course, mistaken identities! In this original adaptation for five actors, the Dromios and Antipholi are on the verge of finding each other after decades of separation... if they can only keep from bumbling into trouble that could land them in prison - or worse!
The production is directed by Ryan Crowder. Performances run at the Round Rock Amphitheater from July 7-30. Rehearsals will begin in June. More details are available on the show webpage.
Comedy of Errors is the sixth production in the “Penfold in the Park” series, an annual offering of free, outdoor summer theatre, made possible by a partnership with the Round Rock Parks & Recreation Dept. Performances take place in the amphitheater of the Centennial Plaza.
Running time: About 1:40 with intermission.
For middle school ages and up.
Characters
Player 1 (Male, 20s-30s) Antipholus of Ephesus, Antipholus of Syracuse
Player 2 (Any gender, 20s-30s) Dromio of Ephesus, Dromio of Syracuse
Player 3 (Female, 20s-30s) Luciana, Angelo, Merchant
Player 4 (Female, 20s-30s) Adriana, Courtesan
Player 5 (Male, 30s and older) Egeon, Neighbor, Captain, Abbess, Pinch
All roles are available. All roles are paid. Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome. Actors of all ethnicities are welcome.
Reserving an audition
Auditions will be held Saturday, January 23rd, between 10 am and 5pm at ArtSpace (231 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664). To reserve a time, please email us at info@penfoldtheatre.org. If you have any conflicts or time preferences, please include them in your email. We will reply with a precise audition time.
You will be asked to read sides from the show, which you will receive in advance with your audition time. We request that you bring a headshot and resume.
