Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, 2/25-3/7

Connecticut Repertory Theatre will present William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, February 25 - March 7 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Matinee performances start at 2 p.m.  For additional information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

There story revolves around two sets of identical twins who are accidentally separated at birth. That's the comic spark that ignites Shakespeare's funniest and wildest comedy. When the sets of twins are unknowingly reunited in the same town, hilarity, mayhem and even romance ensue - all depicted as only Shakespeare can with brilliantly witty word-play and exquisite poetry in this physical, fast-paced and sexy episode of mistaken identity.

Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse find themselves in Ephesus where, unknown to them, their twin brothers (with the same names) reside. Complete comic anarchy is immediately unleashed when each pair is mistaken for the other and they are bombarded with accusations of infidelity, betrayal and more. When romance, money, jewelry and even courtesans are thrown into the mix, this comically out of control situation will need to be dealt with by the King and Queen.

CRT's production is set in the 1920's with original jazz music composed by Spencer Emanuel and original puppets designed by Tom Getchell. The creative team includes direction by Paul Mullins, scenic design by Jeanette Drake, lighting design by Alex Goldberg and costume Design by Sachiko Komuro.

The cast will feature Barbara Broughton (Aemilia), Harold Surratt (Egeon), Brooks Brantly (Antipholus of Ephesus), Philip AJ Smithey (Antipholus of Syracuse), Kevin Coubal (Dromio of Ephesus), Ryan Guess (Dromio of Syracuse),  Caroline Gombe, Gretchen Goode, Christina Greer, Phil Korth, Robbie Thompson, Jr, and Brian Patrick Williams; BFA actors Scott Cooke, Jack Fellows, Zachary Kamin, Sarah Murdoch Billard, Rachel Rosado, and Desmond Thorne.

 CRT is the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. CRT productions are directed, designed by, and cast with visiting professional artists, including Equity actors, faculty members, and the department's most advanced student artists. The synergy between professional and advanced student artists creates extraordinary theatre and a unique learning environment.