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Comedy of Errors

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, 60611 United States (map)

Join A.B.L.E.’s teen ensembles as they explore Shakespeare’s wacky tale about mistaken identity - Comedy of Errors!

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. The ensemble - 20 young adults with Down syndrome and other developmental differences - will work with a team of teaching artists and volunteer facilitators to stage on a brand new adaptation developed by A.B.L.E. teaching artist Braden Cleary. Featuring stage combat, physical comedy, and live Foley effects by the cast, A.B.L.E.’s production of Comedy of Errors remind us how important it is to stop and see everyone as an individual.

Don’t miss this one-night-only performance produced in partnership with Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier!

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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

Lighting Design: Claire Chrzan

Foley Design: Ele Matalan

Fight Choreography: Christian Litke

Line Producer: Paige Whitson-Martini


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A.B.L.E.’s programs are partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events

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