Shakespeare by the Sea brings The Comedy of Errors to La Mirada Regional Park tonight, August 14th at 7 pm. Bring your friends, family, and your favorite blanket to sit back on the grass and enjoy this classic Shakespearean comedy performed free of admission. Veteran director James Rice helms the mistaken identity romp which culminates in one day of wild mishaps, hijinks, and hilarity.
Aegeon, who has been desperately searching for his lost wife and identical twin sons, lands and is arrested in Ephesus. Coincidentally, his son Antipholus of Syracuse and his manservant, Dromio of Syracuse, have also arrived in Ephesus, which just happens to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his manservant, Dromio of Ephesus. The brothers, through a series of mistaken identities and missed opportunities, weave their way through arrests, beatings, near- seductions, and infidelities, toward their, hopefully, inevitable reunion.
Producing Artistic Director Lisa Coffi says, “I am always amazed at how relevant Shakespeare still is today and how you can find common themes running through his plays. She continues, “With The Comedy of Errors, we’re delighted with the shenanigans that ensue as the story unfolds and are enchanted with the bumbling and fumbling of our twins and the people with which they come in contact.”
Southern California audiences seek out Shakespeare by the Sea performances and love their high-value productions presented free of admission. The Comedy of Errors is being performed this summer for crowds across Southern California, before returning to San Pedro for the Grand Finale Candlelight Ceremony performances.
Since 1998, Shakespeare by the Sea has reached over 520,000 youth and their families, seniors, and individuals in Southern California with quality arts and educational programs. Funded entirely by donations and grants, Shakespeare by the Sea brings contemporary and classic works to underserved, culturally diverse audiences in order to ignite the imagination, promote literacy, and encourage artistic expression. This season’s performances are made possible through the support of the LA County Arts Commission, LA City Department of Cultural Affairs, LA City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Norris Foundation, Pacific Life Foundation, the Orange County Community Foundation, Employees Community Fund of Boeing CA, Jerico Development, and Fourth District LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, and multiple Performance Sponsors.
Source & Photo Credit: Shakespeare by the Sea | Nenad Bozin