Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills – The Comedy of Errors

Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills is a 3-week interactive community event culminating in 5 free outdoor “Shakespeare in the Park” presentations of The Comedy of Errors, produced by Shakesperience Productions, Inc. and performed by professional Equity actors.

 Wednesday August 7^th – Sunday August 11^th

Picnicing: 7:00 pm

Performance: 7:30 pm

Tickets: Free

($20 suggested donation)

River Walk Pavilion

11 School Street

Washington Depot, CT

The ensemble includes you. Volunteer to join the Publicity Team, Education Interns, Backstage Crew, Ushers, Wardrobe Crew, Scenic Painters & Carpenters. Join us Saturdays to build and paint scenery, or help us put it up and take it down in the park. Help us prepare and maintain 22 costumes. Hand out brochures to promote the event or program books at the event.

We are are looking for many hosts in area towns willing to house one or more Shakesperience company members. A fully background-checked member of the Shakesperience family could be bunking at your house! Please volunteer your spare bedroom, boat house, pool house, or apartment during:

     our Waterbury rehearsal dates from July 16 – August 3

     our Washington Depot production dates from August 3 – 12

To help us match hosts and company members, please complete and submit this questionnaire. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lloyd or Jennifer at [email protected]

Acting Classes

The Comedy of Errors the way Shakesperience will do it! Professional actors teach students aged 8-12. Some may even be invited to join the ensemble of the mainstage production.  Students learn to develop action and character through text within a strong, socially responsive ensemble that takes ownership of the work. To enroll, contact Washington Parks & Recreation Commission, (860) 868-1519 or submit this enrollment form to them.

     Daily July 29—August 2, 9am-3pm

     The River Walk Pavilion, Washington Depot

     $300 tuition