Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents:
The Comedy of Errors
By: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Emmie D’Amico
A Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare’s funniest shows. Like a cartoon come to life, the many cases of mistaken identity when two sets of twins with the same name are separated at birth and unbeknownst to anyone, end up in the same town, are abundant!
Our production, inspired by the campy comedy of drag and clowning, will explore the assumptions made about a person based on their appearance, and how not directly addressing an issue can make situations much more complicated. We are looking for physical and dynamic actors with a strong grasp on heightened text to jump into these timeless roles with energy who are willing to build a company mindset of mutual respect.
Performances will take place outside in front of the Music Hall Annex on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center on the following dates:
- Friday, September 12 – 8:00pm
- Saturday, September 13 – 8:00pm
- Friday, September 19 – 8:00pm
- Saturday, September 20 – 8:00pm
Director Emmie D’Amico (she/he/they) specializes in physical comedy and unlocking stories through dramaturgy. Their productions are mystical, campy, and impactful. D’Amico loves to bend reality with the help of an audience. She holds a certification as an interactive immersive performer, and believes the future of theatre is innovative and site specific. You may recognize Emmie from their work in the Tank’s episodic “Serials,” their devised piece in collaboration with PickPocket Project “Night Witches,” the world premier of Pablo Ceja’s “Against the Wall,” the first workshop of the new musical “Schmidt Sisters,” the premier of Emily Elliot’s “No Serious Stuff,” or Sarah Sterling’s piece “Of Sorts” in the Women’s Playwrights Festival at SIS.
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