Baltimore (1.24.2025) - What do Edgar Allan Poe, a jazz legend, and a handheld drill have in common? They’re all from the Greatest City in America -- Baltimore! Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) has always held an affectionate appreciation for its hometown. For its first show of 2025 and its hundredth production in its history, that affection is on full flamingo display with It’s The Comedy of Errors, Hon!

CSC Founding Artistic Director Ian Gallanar, known for his popular adaptations infused with local humor and references, brings his keen comic perspective to one of Shakespeare’s wackiest farces. This adaptation channels Baltimore’s charm and character, transforming Shakespeare’s story into a playful celebration of the city. “It’s a love letter to my adopted city- this great, quirky, eccentric, wonderful Baltimore,” he says.

“After two successful and heartfelt productions featuring works from August Wilson and Dickens this fall, we’re excited to kick off 2025 with silliness and Shakespeare,” says Producing Executive Director Lesley Malin. “With a special connection to Baltimore and a deep history of producing great Shakespeare, CSC is charmed to launch another exceptional year of theatre. Ian’s vision for our 100th show is sure to entertain, surprise, and remind our patrons why CSC is such an integral part of Charm City.”

In It’s The Comedy of Errors, Hon!, not one but two sets of twins separated at birth find themselves in Baltimore, sparking a whirlwind of hilarious, misunderstandings, absurd romantic mix-ups, and heartfelt reunions. Gallanar’s Baltimore-inspired twist incorporates local landmarks and vibrant personalities, making this a uniquely unforgettable and wildly fun evening of theatre.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION
It’s the Comedy of Errors, Hon!
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Ian Gallanar

LOCATION
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is located at 7 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, two blocks north of the Inner Harbor. Parking is available for the discounted rate of $5 at the Arrow Parking covered lot on 204 East Lombard Street. The theatre is also accessible using the FREE Charm City Circulator and is located on the Purple Route. For more detailed information about directions, parking, and public transportation, click here.

TICKETS
Adult tickets start at $55, tickets for youth under 25 start at $28, and preview tickets are $24. To purchase tickets, visit ChesapeakeShakespeare.com, or contact the Box Office directly by calling 410-244-8570 or visiting in person at 7 South Calvert Street. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more and active-duty military. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

DATES AND TIMES
Wednesday, February 12 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
Thursday, February 13 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
Friday, February 14 at 8:00 PM - OPENING NIGHT/PRESS NIGHT
Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 PM
Friday, February 21 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 22 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 27 at 7:30 PM
Friday, February 28 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 1 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 PM
Friday, March 7 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 PM

CAST LIST
Courtesan - Gregory Atkin
Adrianna - Kathryne Daniels*
Luciana - Dawn Thomas Reidy*
Antipholus - Shaquille Stewart
Dromio - Jose Guzman*
Abbess - Laura Malkus
Luce - Holly Gibbs
Billie Holiday - Elana Michelle*
Barry - Gregory Burgess*
Angelo - Matt Harris
Mayor William Donald Schaefer - Brendan Murray*
Aegon - Benny Pope
Edgar Allen Poe - Gil Mitchell

CREATIVE TEAM
Ian Gallanar* - Director
Lauren Enlger* - Production Manager
Alexis Davis* - Stage Manager
Dan O’Brien* - Technical Director & Set Designer
Kristina Lambdin* - Costume Designer
Katie McCreary* - Lighting Designer
Grace Srinivasan* - Music Director
Chris Neibling - Fight Director
Dawn Thomas Reidy* - Production Associate
Mardelle Singleton - Assistant Stage Manager
Issac DeMarchi - Props Artisan

*Notes a member of Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

ABOUT CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Founded in 2002 Chesapeake Shakespeare Company brings great classic theatre to Baltimore, Howard County, the state of Maryland, and beyond. The company offers performances of Shakespeare and other plays of classic stature that are unforgettable, challenging, and innovative. In 2012, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company acquired the Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Company building in downtown Baltimore, renovating it into a modern Globe Theater for indoor performances, while continuing to produce outdoor Shakespeare every summer at the PFI Historic Park in Howard County. The organization regularly serves 30,000+ people annually through artistic projects and intentional community engagement. CSC’s vibrant education program includes an extensive matinee series, camps, classes, and in and out-of-school residencies. The company invites patrons, students, and neighbors to become part of the creative collaboration that generates powerful, magical theatre and a more purposeful, engaged, and connected community.