January 25
February 29, 2020
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
Touring Chicago schools through March 12
by William Shakespeare
directed by Eli Newell
adaptation & original direction by David H. Bell
Pure comedic bliss! A tightly packed, high-energy play that reaches everyone, regardless of age
ChicagoOnStage
Welcome to a world devoted to the absurd comedy of our endless, human errors! On Saturdays this winter, our cleverly abridged, 75-minute production will have audience members of all ages reeling with laughter. Antipholus and his lifelong companion, Dromio, search the world over for a long-lost twin. Everywhere they go, complete strangers insist they're the best of friends. Is everyone here quite mad? Mistaken identities abound, as one bewildering day in Ephesus makes for a bewitching time in the theater. Following each performance, you are invited to stay for a discussion with the entire cast, and mingle with them in the Lobby for informal conversations and photos. This production will most be enjoyed by those ages 10 and up.
In addition to the public performances on Saturday mornings, Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors will also play to more than 30,000 students during weekday Team Shakespeare matinees—engaging middle and high school students in Shakespeare through the unmatched power of live performance.
Video: All the hilarity & hijinks—in just 75 minutes!
Gallery: Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors
Gallery: The Short Shakespeare! Experience
“Pure comedic bliss! A tightly packed, high-energy play that reaches everyone in the audience, regardless of age,” declares ChicagoOnStage.
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Creative Team
Eli Newell Director
David H. Bell Adaptation & Original Direction
Tom Burch Original Scenic Designer
Alan E. Schwanke Additional Scenic Elements
Ana Kuzmanic Costume Designer
Michelle E. Benda Lighting Designer
Eric Backus Sound Designer
Richard Jarvie Wig & Make-up Designer
Jonathan Bauerfeld Composer
Chaon Cross Verse Coach
Bob Mason Casting
Shannon Golden Stage Manager
Cathy Hwang Assistant Stage Manager
Megan Gray Assistant Director
Cast
Adam Wesley Brown Antipholus of Syracuse
Nora Carroll Adriana
Lillian Castillo Troupe Manager / Courtesan / Emilia
Samuel Douglas Second Merchant / Hamlet / Waiter
Phoebe González Luciana
Casey Hoekstra Antipholus of Ephesus
Sam Linda Dromio of Ephesus
Ian Maryfield Dromio of Syracuse
Jack D. Olin Waiter / Messenger / Jailer
Dan Plehal First Merchant / Officer / Waiter
Nima Rakhshanifar Angelo
Drew Shirley Egeon / Luce / Dr. Pinch
Laurence Stepney Duke of Ephesus / Balthazar
Major Supporters of Team Shakespeare
Additional Support Provided by
Arts Midwest
BP
Helen Brach Foundation
Crown Family Philanthropies
The Grover Hermann Foundation
Kimberlee Herold
James and Brenda Grusecki
The Malott Family Student Access Fund
Mazza Foundation
Pritzker Foundation Team Shakespeare Fund
The Segal Family Foundation Student Matinee Fund
