October 4, 2009

We attended the final outdoor performance for the American Players Theater: Comedy of Errors. It was chilly out, about 45 degrees F, but no wind, so not so bad to be sitting for 2 hours with half-hour intermission. I have never seen Comedy of Errors performed before, only have read it a few times. But, the play surprised me how well it flows as my impression from reading it made me think the play a bit contrived; especially, it being one of Shakespeare's earlier efforts (or collaboration depending upon your theory of authorship).

I was surprised also by the number of bats still out. That is one of the fun aspects of seeing a play outdoors; nature as a character usually intrudes. So by the time the sun is setting, there are bats flying all around the stage and seating, and this time I heard a Whip-poor-whill calling.