SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Syracuse Shakespeare-In-The-Park, or SSITP, is performing “The Comedy of Errors” this weekend and next at Thornden Park Amphitheater.
This is the company’s 19th season preforming Shakespeare in Central New York.
The hilarious play takes place in the Greek city of Ephesus and follows the story of two sets of identical twins who were accidentally separated at birth. One set of twins’ hails from Ephesus and the other, the Italian city of Syracuse.
That name sounds familiar, doesn’t it?
When the twins of Syracuse find themselves in Ephesus, they cross paths with the friends and family of the Ephesus twins and things get wild real fast.
The executive director of SSITP, Ronnie Bell, said the play feels even more special with the hometown connection.
“It always perks up the audience when they hear the name of the town,” Bell said.
Syracuse Shakespeare-In-The-Park finds success in its productions due in part to its careful attention to detail and accuracy — something Bell said not all Shakespeare productions focus on.
“We always do our shows in period costume and as closely to the way that Shakespeare did it,” Bell said.
Tickets for this weekend and next weekend’s are not necessary to get in advance, but are encouraged.
Though the event is free for all to enjoy, donations will be accepted.
Money raised between the two weekends will be split into two; half going to the actors and the other half to the production.
