Two sets of identical twins, separated as children during a storm at sea, are reunited with hilarious repercussions in Shakespeare’s much loved early play, The Comedy of Errors. Local theatre company, Classics in the Park, presents this cherished work September 8 through 16, at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in Thousand Oaks.
This new production, directed by company founder Michael Jordan, features a casting twist: The roles of the twins, usually played by four actors, will be played by only two. Kenny Larsen will appears in both incarnations of Antipholus, while Alex Matute plays the two Dromios. Also in the cast are Theresa Secor, Amanda Wanamaker, Robert Weibezahl, Suzanne McNabb Tobin, Tamarah Ashton-Coombs, Wayne Tobin, Katie Weibezahl, Mariah Tobin, William Tobin, Michael Jordan, and Jim Bukowski.
Classics in the Park, which has been mounting Shakespeare and other classic works in Ventura and Los Angeles counties for many years, is returning after a two-year hiatus. The Comedy of Errors will be performed Saturdays, September 8 and September 15 at 8 pm, and Sundays,
September 9 and 16 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15, with group rates available, and are vailable at www.hillcrestarts.com, by calling 805/381-1246, or by visiting the ox office. The Hillcrest Center for the Arts s at 403 W. Hillcrest Drive,
Thousand Oaks. The troupe will give a final performance of
the play, Sunday, September 23, at 4 pm, at the Greystone
Mansion in Beverly Hills.
