When Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse go to their homeland of Ephesus in search of Antipholus' long lost twin, endless confusion follows in their wake…

A.B.L.E.’s teen ensembles reimagined Shakespeare’s tale of mistaken identity - The Comedy of Errors - in a 5-part web series.

The ensembles - 20 young adults with Down syndrome and other developmental differences - collaborated with a team of teaching artists and volunteer facilitators on a 5 part webseries adapted by A.B.L.E. teaching artist Braden Cleary.

Filmed entirely on Zoom, actors created their own costumes, props, and Foley sound effects using items found in their homes. Each actor played multiple roles throughout the series, giving everyone a chance to showcase different sides of their personalities.

Watch Episodes with post-show Q&a’s with members of the ensemble:

Coming to Ephesus with us?

Meet our ensemble, learn more about our process, and hear from director Braden Cleary in our show program. You can open a large-print version (ideal for viewing on a computer screen) or download a trifold version to print as a keepsake.

Behind the scenes

The Monday Ensemble’s first virtual rehearsal

The Monday Ensemble’s first virtual rehearsal

The Friday ensemble’s first virtual rehearsal.

The Friday ensemble’s first virtual rehearsal.

Credits

Ensemble: Colin Baar, Marissa Bloodgood, Christian Boyd, Alena Brown, Jack Butler, Sandia Coleman, Sophie Earvolino, Samuel Floersheimer, Ryan Foley, Natalia Janik, Anna Luzadder, Maggie Marren, Matthew Marren, Mila Medina, Maria Meyer, Lucas Miezal, Claire O’Leary, Sam Petri, Hannah Vilic, Lucy Walsh 

Teaching Artists: Braden Cleary, Kaylie Honkala, Emma MacLean

Facilitators: Shannon Diegel, Mary Feigenbutz, Kiaran Hartnett, Chelsea Hosler, Lawrence Kern, Lauren Lynch, Kate McDuffie, Sean Okerberg, Jenna Rapisarda, Mary Ruppert, Beth Sherwood, Susan Sjodin, Lindsay Stock, Katie Yohe

Special Thanks: Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier

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