Ready for “The Comedy of Errors”?

Superhero Shakespeare; The Comedy of Errors As Seen Through A Young Man’s Eyes

After being separated for many years, two brothers set out to find their identical twin. When their journey begins, hilarious situations involving mistaken identity ensue. Will the confusion settle to reveal they have once and for all found one another? Come and find out February 19 through February 28 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

Sara Klien as Dromio of Ephesus, George Abud as Antipholus of Ephesus, Andrick Siegmund as Antipholus of Syracuse and Megan Fuller as Dromio of Syracuse

Director Jesse Merz stages this well known classic through the eyes of a disinterested young student who uses his imagination to transform each character in The Comedy of Errors into a superhero, villain or other childhood fantasy figure. Merzs’ unique concept reaches out to those who might regard Shakespeare as being “old” and “outdated”. His vision, combined with the set design by Fred Florkowski, captures the attention of the audience from the moment the curtain rises. This concept, combined with costumes by Mary Copenhagen and technical direction by Jeffrey Strange, makes this production of The Comedy of Errors a show that should not be missed.

The Comedy of Errors was once regarded as one of Shakespeare’s “lighter” plays. However, it is now understood as a complex and profound treatment of the conflict and hope inherent in human relationships. Written between 1592 and 1595, The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare’s early works  and has been adapted for the stage, opera, musical theatre and film.

Andrick Siegmund as Antipholus of Syracuse and Megan Fuller as Dromio of Syracuse

Cast members include Andrick Siegmund (Antipholus of Syracuse), George Abud (Antipholus of Ephesus/Grosse Pointe, MI), Megan Fuller (Dromio of Syracuse/Warren, MI), Sara Kline (Dromio of Ephesus), Katie Lietz Flannery (Adriana), Laura Heikkinen (Luciana), Robbie Dwight (Duke), Patrick Loos (Egeon/Highland, MI), Kerianne Fergurson (Abbess), Justin Crutchfield (Angelo/Detroit, MI), Kyle Holton (2^nd Merchant/Detroit, MI), Annabelle Young (A Courtesan), William Turbett (Pinch/Dearborn, MI), Samantha Moltmaker (Balthasar/Harrison Twp, MI), Alexander Trice (1^st Merchant/Detroit, MI), Caitlin Morrison (Luce/Romeo, MI), Taurean Hogan (Jailer), Erin Hildebrandt (Officer/Walled Lake, MI), Jacquie Michnuk (Officer/Dearborn, MI), Ciarah Mosley (Messenger). Other production team members include Mercedes Coley (Stage Manager), Christopher Wade (Sound Designer), Bobby Tacoma (Lighting Designer) and Jeffrey Cotnoir (Publicist).

The Comedy of Errors plays at the Bonstelle Theatre February 19, 2010 to February 28, 2010. Advance ticket sales are available at the Wayne State Theatre Box Office, located at 4743 Cass (corner of Hancock), or by phone at (313) 577-2960. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wsushows.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door at the Bonstelle Theatre (3424 Woodward Ave.) one hour prior to performances. Regular tickets are available for $15, and $12 discounted tickets are available to seniors ages 62+, and Wayne State University faculty, staff, and Alumni Association members. Student rush tickets are available for $10 the night of the performance. Group discounts are also available. For more information, please visit the theatre’s website at www.bonstelle.com.

Don't Miss it on Monday (Oct 12), THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, at the Hilberry Theatre, will be directed and produced by Wayne State faculty member Dr. Mary Anderson and will include cast members James Kuhl (Hilberry alumni), Brian Ogden (Hilberry alumni), Caroline Price (Hilberry alumni), Jordan Whalen (Hilberry actor), Justin Vanden Heuvel (Hilberry actor), Peter Prouty (Hilberry actor), Lorelei Sturm (Hilberry actor), Sara Hymes (Hilberry actor), Kyle Holton (WSU Theatre), Rachel Porter (WSU Theatre), Erin Hildebrandt (WSU Theatre), Jesse Merz (WSU Theatre faculty), Michael Barnes (WSU Theatre faculty), Peggy Thorp (local Equity actor), Steve Peters (Associate Dean of CFPCA), Laurel Merz (WSU Theatre), Jeremy Kucharek (WSU alumni).

WHEN: The performance will begin at 8 p.m. on Monday October 12, 2009.

Where: The Hilberry Theatre

Tickets: Are on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations will be taken in advance.

More Info: A pre-glow event beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hilberry Theatre lobby, will feature organizations such as Between the Lines; the Tipping Point Theatre; Michigan AIDS Coalition; Art for Artillery; Magenta Giraffe; Wayne State University student organizations Student Union, Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GLBTA); President’s Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) and Sexual Aggression Student Educators and Advocates (SASEA); and many others. These organizations will offer networking and volunteer opportunities for patrons. A networking after-glow sponsored by Wayne State University’s College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA) will follow the performance.

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Need more information? Contact: (313) 577-5126.