Collaborative Arts Theatre

The Best of Classic and Contemporary Theatre

Shakespeare at the Green - 2010

Part of the 2010 Charlotte Shakespeare Festival

 

Directed by Joe Copley

A big thank you to all 3,573 audience members who came out to see THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Despite a wet start, we ended the run with great attendance. Thanks also to all the artists who donated their time to make this such a successful show

If you enjoyed one set of twins in last season’s hit production of Twelfth Night, then double your pleasure this summer with The Comedy of Errors. Not one, but two sets of estranged twins find themselves unwittingly wandering through the streets of the same town, where the men are jealous, the women are furious and there’s a priceless gold chain that everyone wants.

June 3rd - June 20th

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 6:30 pm

Uptown at The Green
in beautiful Charlotte, NC

(directions and parking info...)

Admission is Free
(donations will be accepted at the end of the performance)

PERFORMANCES

Thursday June 3, 8:00 pm
Friday, June 4, 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 5, 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 6, 6:30 pm (Workshop at 5:00pm)
 
Wednesday June 9, 8:00 pm (Trivia at 7:15pm)
Thursday June 10, 8:00 pm
Friday, June 11, 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 12, 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 13, 6:30 pm (Workshop at 5:00pm)
 
Wednesday June 16, 8:00 pm (Trivia at 7:15pm)
Thursday June 17, 8:00 pm
Friday, June 18, 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 19, 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 20, 6:30 pm (Workshop at 5:00pm)

Frequently Asked Questions...

Free Admission

There is no admission charge for The Comedy of Errors, but donations will be accepted. No reservations are necessary. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring food and beverages, if desired. Wine, beer and food will also be available for purchase at the evening performances from local restaurants located at The Green.

No Reservations Required -- Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring food and beverages, if desired.

 

For more information, see our FAQ page
or call 704-625-1288

In celebration of its 5th anniversary, The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival will launch a new pre-show performance series called Festivities featuring a variety of local artists. Since many of our audience members arrive very early for our shows to reserve seats, the festival is pleased to present special pre-show entertainment starting approximately one hour before each show’s curtain time.  Whet your appetite with a short performance lasting 20-40 minutes featuring local performing artists from a variety of disciplines.

View the Festivities calendar ...

Family Days at The Green…including Free Educational Workshops

Collaborative Arts will offer free educational Shakespeare workshops Sundays at The Green at 5pm, prior that evening’s performance of The Comedy of Errors. This workshop, led by local actor and drama instructor Greta Marie Zandstra (the actress playing Courtesan), will focus on “playing Shakespeare” and will consist of fun, energetic and interactive games and exercises providing insights into the text of the play. No prior experience or training is necessary. The workshop is open to young people ages 10 and up, as well as adults. Families are invited to attend together. Attendance is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations necessary.

Wednesday is Shakespeare Trivia Night at The Green

Every Wednesday during the run of The Comedy of Errors, patrons can test their knowledge during Shakespeare Trivia Night. The game begins at 7:15. Prizes will be awarded.

 

Sponsors

Inclement Weather Policy

Shows may be cancelled in the event of rain or severe weather. Due to the unpredictability of Charlotte weather, cancellation decisions will be made at the last possible moment before the start time.

In the event of inclement weather at the start of a workshop, the workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled at the discretion of the workshop leader.

Patrons may call 704-625-1288 the day of the show for weather-related updates. A lined picnic blanket or a lawn chair is recommended for shows following a rain shower.

Images

Photographs by Kirk Dickens

Photographs by Alex Romero

Photographs by Carlisle Kellam

Cast

Crew

View complete cast & crew biographies

More about our Fabulous Interns

Special Thanks

In addition to the contributions of our cast, design and production staff, we are very grateful for the support of the following companies and individuals:

• Action Plus Printing
• Alexander Michael's
• Catawba College
• Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
• Chad Calvert
• The Charlotte School of Ballet
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte
• Childress Klein Properties
• Collaborative Arts Theatre Board of Directors
• Ron Cook
• Casey Connerly
• Chuck Lampe
• Gay Porter
• Meghan Lowther
• Marla Neely
• Plaza Presbyterian Church
• Peter Smeal
• Theatre Charlotte
• Jamie Varnador
• Jeff Weeks
• Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

For more info:
Call 704-625-1288
Email hi@collaborativeartstheatre.com

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