The Comedy of Errors

By William Shakespeare
Directed by John F. Erath

We are pleased to announce open auditions for our June 2026 production of The Comedy of Errors.

ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE

Director: John F. Erath
Producers: Lili Timmes & Michael Kierst-Krahel

About the Production

One of Will's earliest, it’s a fast and funny show (which inspired, at one point, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum). Like the most beloved of his comedies, Comedy of Errors plays with mistaken identity, witty banter – and how about a set of twins? How about two sets of twins?!? Don’t worry – you don’t need to be a twin to audition!

Performances

Dates: June 19-29, 2026

Venue: Kelsey Theatre (1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor, NJ 08550)

Audition Information

Dates

Saturday, March 28, 12:30—4 pm
Sunday, March 29, 12:30—4 pm

Zoom auditions may be requested. In-person Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus. Check the Kelsey Theatre signboard for a room location on the day of your audition. MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550

Appointments & Preparation

Please fill out this form to sign up for an audition time.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be emailed prior to auditions, as will other specific audition details.

Feel free to contact shakespeare70inc@gmail.com with any questions.

Casting

For this production, S70 is seeking a total of approx. 14 - 16 actors. Some actors may be cast in 2 smaller roles to provide them more opportunity for stage time.

All roles are non-equity and unpaid.

Solinus (40+) — a Duke or Duchess of Ephesus
Aegeon (45+, male-identifying) — a merchant of Syracuse; father of the Antipholus twins
Emilia (45+, female-identifying) — an Abbess; Antipholus’ lost mother
Twin Brothers
- Antipholus of Ephesus (20s to early 30s, male-identifying) — hot-headed
- Antipholus of Syracuse (20s to early 30s, male-identifying) — kind, romantic
Twin Brothers, servants to the two Antipholi; two of Shakespeare’s clowns
- Dromio of Ephesus (20s to early 30s, male-identifying)
- Dromio of Syracuse (20s to early 30s, male-identifying)
Adriana (20s to early 30s, female-identifying) — wife of Antripholus of Ephesus; complex, assertive
Luciana (20s to early 30s, female-identifying) —Adriana’s sister, a year or two younger; love interest of Antipholus of Syracuse; a peacemaker
Nell/Luce (20s to early 30s, female-identifying) –kitchen maid to Adriana; wife of Dromio of Ephesus
Ricca (female-identifying) — a courtesan; wealthy, pragmatic, savvy
Balthazar — a merchant
Angelo — a goldsmith
First Merchant — a friend to Antipholus of Syracuse
Second Merchant — to whom Angelo is in debt
Doctor Pinch — a schoolteacher

S70 strives to foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all productions. Roles are open to actors of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages (18+), and abilities.

Rehearsal
Information

As soon as possible after auditions close, a rehearsal schedule will be finalized based on the availability of all the actors cast.

Rehearsals are anticipated to begin in early May. The schedule is constructed with cast conflicts in mind.

Rehearsals are typically Monday through Thursday nights, 7–10 pm, and Sundays, 1:30–3:30 pm, all on the MCCC campus.
In early rehearsals, 1 – 2 weeknights are scheduled, and actors are called strategically; every-night attendance is reserved for far later in the rehearsal process.

Direction and stage management are committed to respecting everyone’s time, so a final schedule will be made to make the best use of actors’ time and to minimize downtime.

Auditions