Mackinac Island Shakespeare Festival - The Comedy of Errors

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 at 6:00pm

Marquette Park
7200 Huron Street

The Comedy of Errors

"I to the world am like a drop of water that in the ocean seeks another drop" (The Comedy of Errors, Act 1, Scene 2). In this madcap, musical comedy, two sets of twins are tragically separated in a shipwreck. Determined to reunite their family, Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse arrive in the city of Ephesus in search of their respective twin brothers. Upon their arrival, strange happenings occur. Antipholus is greeted by strangers in the street who offer him jewelry and thank him for kindnesses. One such stranger (Adriana) claims to be his wife! Confused and beguiled by Adriana’s sister, Luciana, he and Dromio follow them to their house. Unbeknownst to them, Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus (the long lost twins) find themselves locked out of their own home! What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and mysticism that ultimately resolves in one of Shakespeare’s most touching family reunions. 

Cast:
Ethan Goodmansen: Antipholus of Syracuse, Merchant, Egeon
Rosemary Richards: Dromio of Syracuse, Luciana, Amelia
Laiah Westlyn: Adriana, Angelo
Josh Paine: Antipholus of Ephesus, Duke Solinus
Jessie Lillis: Dromio of Ephesus, Courtesan

Creative Team:
Directed by Amie Root, Stage Managed by Abigail Olshin
Designed by Andrea Williams
Puppet Team: Anna Bigham and Katie Mestres
Technical Director: John Dalziel


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