PADUCAH, KY (November 1, 2016) – Audience members will have a unique perspective of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors on the Clemens Center Fine Arts Center stage November 10-13.
“We are excited to offer our audiences the chance to see this play up-close as they sit on stage with the performers,” said Constance Wade, WKCTC theatre professor and play director. “It’s will be a new adventure for the actors and for the audiences.”
One of Shakespeare's early plays, The Comedy of Errors is his shortest, zaniest and fast-paced farce. Mistaken identity with two sets of twins mystifies the crazy cast of characters in this knockabout comedy, involving them in a variety of uproarious situations, including a near seduction and the nuttiest of family reunions.
Wade has adapted the original play to a retro, science fiction setting with multimedia added to the production. An eclectic cast of characters with most actors playing double roles rounds out this unique adaptation.
“This production will be different and fun with a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s already hilarious play, and we are all looking forward to have our audiences on stage to add to the excitement of the show,” said Wade.
Show performances will take place November 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and November 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, students and WKCTC faculty and staff. The Clemens Center’s Arts in Focus Series subscribers can also purchase tickets for $5. Contributors supporter level and above receive free admission.
Get tickets online at artsinfocus.org or by calling Julie Moore at (270) 534-3212.
For more information, contact Constance Wade at constance.wade@kctcs.edu or (270) 534-3210.