[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for The Comedy of Errors - 5/16 & 5/18

[Confetti Stage]

Confetti Stage, in collaboration with Ten Broeck Mansion, announces
auditions for

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

by William Shakespeare

Directed by John A. Nickles

Auditions Dates & Times:
Monday, May 16th & Wednesday, May 18th
6:30pm sign-in; 7:00pm audition start

Audition Location:
The Albany Masonic Hall
67 Corning Place
Albany, NY  12207

Performance Dates:
August 5-6 & 11-13 @ 7:30pm
August 7 & 14 @ 2:00pm
(Tech week July 31-August 4; specific schedule to be determined in
rehearsal)

Confetti returns to the beautiful gardens at Ten Broeck Mansion this summer
to present a classic farce by Shakespeare.

*The Comedy of Errors *is one of William Shakespeare's early plays. It is
his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of
the humor coming from slapstick and mistaken identity, in addition to puns
and word play. It has been adapted for opera, stage, screen and musical
theatre.

*The Comedy of Errors* tells the story of two sets of identical twins that
were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his
servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus which turns out to be the
home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio
of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their
twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to
wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus,
and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic
possession.

Actors should prepare a short Shakespearean monologue (comic or
tragic).Does not need to be memorized. Headshots and resumes are not
required.  Some physical activity, including slapstick, will be necessary
for this show.  All roles are open, and actors of all ages, gender, and
ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

For any questions, please contact director John A. Nickles at
john.a.nickles at gmail.com.

CHARACTERS (some characters will be doubled):

Antipholus of Syracuse, merchant and twin

Antipholus of Ephesus, merchant and twin (N.B. The Antipholuses should look
somewhat alike.)

Dromio of Syracuse, long-suffering servant and twin

Dromio of Ephesus, long-suffering servant and twin (N.B. The Dromios need
not look ANYTHING alike.)

Adriana, fed-up wife of Antipholus of Ephesus

Luciana, philosophical sister to Adriana

Solinus, Duke (or Duchess) of Ephesus

Egeon, merchant and father to the Antipholuses

Abbess, later revealed to be Emilia, wife of Egeon and mother to the
Antipholuses

1st Merchant, friend to Antipholus of Syracuse (will be doubled)

Angelo (or Angela), a goldsmith

2nd Merchant, to whom Angelo is in debt

Balthasar, yet another merchant

Doctor Pinch, schoolmaster and would-be wizard (may double with Balthasar)

Luce, maid to Adriana

Courtesan, a courtesan

Jailer, an officer of the Court

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Please join us for our upcoming production of Elephant's Graveyard by
George Brant, running April 29-May 8.
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