KCPT’s Shakespeare in the Park presents “The Comedy of Errors”
Laugh along with the Bard in Port Townsend’s waterfront Chetzemoka Park
Port Townsend, Wash.— A set of identical twins? How about two
sets of identical twins separated at birth and unexpectedly
reunited after 33 years? A delightful summer tradition returns
as Key City Public Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “The
Comedy of Errors” in the beautiful setting of Port Townsend’s
Chetzemoka Park.
Alex Lovett plays Antipholus and Antipholus, identical twins unexpectedly reunited after 33 years, to the confusion of the lovely Adriana (Samantha Brasier-Agnew). KCPT's Shakespeare in the Park production of "The Comedy of Errors" runs from Aug 7 to 23 at Chetzemoka Park.
Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch.
Opening Friday Aug. 7, this year’s “Shakespeare in the
Park” production is generously sponsored by General Pavement
Management and runs through Sunday Aug. 23. Admission for the
family-friendly event is pay-what-you-wish, with a suggested
donation of $15 ($10 for students).
“The Comedy of Errors” is one of Shakespeare's earliest,
shortest and most farcical plays, with slapstick, puns and
wordplay in abundance. It tells the story of one whirlwind day
as Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio arrive in
Ephesus — which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers
Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant Dromio. When the boys from
Syracuse encounter the friends and families of their twins, a
series of wild mishaps lead to wrongful arrests, a comical
seduction, theft, madness, and even a touch of demonic
possession.
The troupe of 20 local actors features Alex Lovett in the roles
of both Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus. The
twin Dromios are played by Jesse Wiegel and Raven McMillen.
Samantha
Brasier-Agnew plays Adriana, wife of the Ephesus Antipholus, who
encounters the Syracuse twin and finds her “husband’s” behavior
baffling. Rosaletta Curry plays Luciana, Adriana’s sister, who
attracts the eye of the Syracuse twin, much to everyone’s
further confusion.
Luciana (left, Rosaletta Curry) and her sister Adriana (Samantha Brasier-Agnew) find their loving relationship tested by baffling events.
Photo by Deb Hammond.
Others in the cast include DD Wigley, Andrew Tree, Erin Lamb,
Sam Cavallaro, Madeline Levy, Ellie Spitzbart, Michael Vicha,
Rowen Matkins, Mikaela Euro, Kenneth Reid, Freeman Luoma, Liz
Dennison, Emily Huntingford, Jason Noltemeier, and Forrest
Walker.
As always, the Shakespeare in the Park production promises
colorful costumes by Erin McNamara and quirky scenic elements.
Chetzemoka Park is located at Jackson & Blaine Streets in Port
Townsend. The show runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from
August 7-23. Performances begin at 6:00 p.m.; seating begins at
5:30 p.m. There are no advance tickets. You can bring your
season tickets, FLEXpass vouchers or gift passes to the park to
exchange for admission.
Audience
members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for
seating on the grass and to dress warmly for when the sun goes
down. There will be a limited number of blankets available for
rental. Picnic fare is welcome and light refreshments will be
available at the concession stand, with proceeds supporting
KCPT’s scholarship fund.
Antipholus (left, Alex Lovett) is threatened by the mysterious Doctor Pinch (Kenneth Reid) in KCPT's Shakespeare in the Park production of "The Comedy of Errors.
Photo by Deb Hammond.
For those with limited mobility, Discovery Bay Golf Club will be
providing golf-cart transport from the park entrance at Jackson
and Blaine streets down the hill to the performance venue. Sound
amplification of the performance is provided.
Pay-what-you-wish performances for KCPT’s 2009 mainstage season
are sponsored by the Port Townsend Arts Commission to encourage
accessibility to quality live theatre for and by the community.
For more about the show or schedule, call the KCPT show info
line at 360-385-7396 or see the
show page and calendar.