For six days, mass communication senior Laine Farber will don a beard and traipse around the College of Music and Dramatic Arts’ Studio Theater stage for an hour, all for a few laughs.
Farber has a lead role in the latest student-run rendition of William Shakespeare’s play “The Comedy of Errors.” The show is the last large production for the semester from CMDA and Farber urges potential viewers to take part despite not being familiar with Shakespeare.
“It’s a great opportunity to witness something fun and to get a good laugh for a cheap price,” Farber said.
The show centers on two sets of twins and their journey to find one another. Each twin searches for their counterpart and chaos ensues, as the twin being searched for does not know they have a long-lost sibling. Farber plays Antipholus of Syracuse.
She describes performing as a fun way to be a part of something bigger than yourself. The cast’s camaraderie is one of the most important parts of a smooth show — It’s also the most enjoyable aspect, she said.
“I love the student-based aspect of the lab show because it gives us the ability to create something together,” Farber said.
The cast is comprised of eight roles, meaning the play has been shortened to a one-hour runtime.
The show is directed by senior student Meg Grey. Farber said Grey has made the rehearsal process enjoyable and the solidarity among the cast is evident in the play.
Students should come to the theater, especially in today’s current climate, because it offers an opportunity to de-stress and be among peers, Farber said.
She began acting at a young age and has always found the most intriguing quality the ability to escape within theatre.
“I began acting when I was 10 and I loved it.” Farber said. “I continued throughout high school, but what’s interesting is I was always warding off Shakespeare because of the wordy language and such.”
“I think the theater is a chance for people to come together and in this case just laugh,” Farber said. She has been performing in plays throughout her time at the University.
Admission to the show is $12 per ticket and will run until Oct. 29.
