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The Comedy of Errors (Jeffries/Knight)

Short Play, Comedy  /  4w, 9m

William Shakespeare, Charles Jeffries, Jerry Knight

Adapted from Shakespeare

This one act Version of the shakespeare play retains all the wit, humor, and complexity of the original, and adds innovative staging as well. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio, have been searching for their long lost twin brothers.

The Comedy of Errors (Jeffries/Knight)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 9m
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Shakespeare)
  • Suggested Use
    • UIL Approved
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
This one act Version of the shakespeare play retains all the wit, humor, and complexity of the original, and adds innovative staging as well. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio, have been searching for their long lost twin brothers. When their journey takes them to Ephesus, however, chaos ensues when they are mistaken for their twins, and suddenly they seem to be married to people they have never met! Which causes their twin brothers problems of their own.

Another brilliant adaptation from the team that created acclaimed versions of The Beggar's Opera, Volpone, The Merry Wives of Windsor.

History
This adaptation of The Comedy of Errors was originally produced by Texas Theatre Consultants and presented by Youthheatre of San Antonio on July, 15, 2000 at Reagan High SChool in San Antonio, Texas and was directed by Jerry Knight. 
DUKE OF EPHESUS
AEGON
ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS
ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE
DROMIO OF EPHESUS
DROMIO OF SYRACUSE
ADRIANA - Wife of Antipholus of Ephesus.
LUCIANA - Her sister.
ANGELO - A goldsmith.
PINCH
COURTESAN
1ST MERCHANT
2ND MERCHANT
GAOLER
ABBESS
SERVANT
TOWNSPEOPLE

Cast can expand up to 11 males
ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS and ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE can be played by one actor.
DROMIO OF EPHESUS and DROMIO OF SYRACUSE can be played by one actor.

  • Time Period Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Setting Various locations in Ephesus.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 75 Minutes

Music

  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Author

William Shakespeare

Author

Charles Jeffries

Author

Jerry Knight

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