Seeking Cast for "Comedy Of Errors" Show

Must look like his twin, at least in build. Charming and inconstant young man. A businessman, he’s married to Adriana and enjoys her wealth. His relationship with his wife is strained because he spends a lot of time out of the house, including with the Courtesan, making her suspicious and jealous. Opportunist, savvy, entitled but also fun. He rules the coop. He’s tough on Dromio but is also charmed by him. Must be a physical comedian. Fight needs: Some stylized fight moments.

Must look like his twin, at least in build. A good businessman, he’s smart, pure hearted, loving, and an opportunist. Looking for his lost family. Falls passionately in love with Luciana. The more poetic of the twins, he relies on Dromio. Must be a physical comedian. Fight needs: Some stylized fight moments.

Must look like their twin, at least in build. Fun, witty, physical, innocent, Puck- like, he tries to do the right thing but circumstances are not going well for him. He’s constantly avoiding punishment from Antipholus of Ephesus. Married to Nell (or Luce), the kitchen wench. Must be a physical comedian. Fight needs: Some stylized fight moments

Any race or ethnicity. Must look like his twin, at least in build. Fun, witty, physical, innocent. Smart. Serves Antipholus of Syracuse with loyalty. He’s task oriented and has an open disposition. He’s very scared of Nell (the kitchen wench). Must be a physical comedian. Fight needs: Some stylized fight moments.

A smart woman, who deals with a wayward husband. The situation creates insecurities in her. A complex woman, she’s loyal, in love, wealthy, impulsive, jealous, dramatic, strong. Others say she’s prone to weeping. She feels entitled and free to express her emotions. She can be dramatic but is not weak. Must be a physical comedian.

Adriana’s younger sister. She’s loyal, positive, independent, smart, edgy, forward and takes risks. She loves her sister and is an advocate for her rights yet also is attracted to Antipholus of Syracuse. Must be a physical comedian

Duke of Ephesus: The highest power in the land, he has to lay down the law but is not very consistent in doing so. Curious and compassionate, he gets easily caught up in the moment but can turn on a dime to become authoritative. Pinch: A school master or a doctor or “conjurer” that is engaged by Adriana to exorcise Antipholus’s “demons” and restore his sanity. He seems earnest in his attempts but perhaps does not trust in his own methods.

Egeon: Father of Antipholus twins, he’s a loving father; a good storyteller, on a journey to find his sons. He’s got a heart of gold and needs more time to save himself and find his loved ones. Fight needs: He gets physically restrained by a jailor a couple of times. He may need to do some simple choreography. First Merchant: Offers some advice to the newcomers Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse. Knows the rules of the dukedom; protective and a good business person.

Officer: Caught in the mayhem of the later part of the play the officer is in charge of exercising the law as Angelo and Second Merchant make demands about what’s owed to them. Inquisitive and in command, but can also be a coward when it comes to confronting violence. Must be a physical comedian. Balthazar: A merchant who is invited to supper at Antipholus ’and Adriana’s, he comes across as a wealthy and mannered character.

Angelo: A reputable jewel maker and dealer, he makes deals with all kinds of merchants. He is overly mannered, respectful and very worried about preserving a good reputation and standing in society. A great deal of comedy arises from his inability to handle stress and confusion. Must be a physical comedian. Jailer: Jailer for the Duke in first scene.

The Abbess is the the spiritual and administrative leader of a monastic community. It is revealed that she is also Emelia, the mother of the Antipholus twins. Strict and opinionated, she is the character with most authority in the play: no one will pass through her doors or touch her charges. Must be a physical comedian.

The owner of the Porpentine Inn where the Merchants gather, she is an independent and pragmatic woman who she is not afraid to stand up for her reputation and financial interests. She uses what she can to succeed in a world ruled by men, including her beauty, sensuality, wit, talent for finances, etc. Must be a physical comedian. Fight needs: There will be some holding, chasing, and she may tie up other characters. Luce or Nell: Dromio of Ephesus ’wife.