THE COMEDY OF ERRORS:
Family, Separation & the Search for Belonging. 

     

WINTER & SPRING 2026

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The Gamm Theatre’s Education Department is pleased to herald the return of its teaching artist residency program in a new and exciting format. During the winter and spring of 2026, Gamm on the Go will collaborate with community partners across the state to give youth and families access to exciting theatrical experiences designed to engage their creative and civic minds. We hope to count you as one of our partners this year!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Presenting professional theatre in New England for over 40 years and working in the region’s schools for nearly 20, the Gamm is adept at cultivating passion for live performance in youth. This year, the Gamm’s Education Department teaching artists will present an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors developed specifically for an educational audience. Augmented by a lively post-show discussion and extended classroom visits focused on comprehension, performance, and artistic response to the text, students will learn to engage with theatre not only as entertainment but as a medium of self -expression and civic engagement. The program can be adjusted to suit students in elementary, middle or high school as well as adults and seniors.

ABOUT “THE COMEDY OF ERRORS”
One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays and his most farcical comedies, The Comedy of Errors is full of mistaken identity, mischief and lighthearted humor. With an uplifting message about belonging, individuality and family, this play will delight audiences of any age while introducing them to Shakespeare’s language and building comprehension skills. Separated from their twins in a shipwreck, Antipholus and his servant Dromio of Syracuse travel the world in pursuit of their lost brothers only to find themselves taking their place when they arrive in Ephesus. A series of misadventures, slapstick comedy and chance happenings bring a grief-stricken family together again for a second chance at happily ever after.

CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS
English Language Arts (ELA), Theatre/Drama/Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Classics, Social-Emotional Skill Development

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PROGRAM PACKAGES & WHAT’S INCLUDED
For Winter & Spring of 2026, the Gamm on the Go program will be offered in the following packages.

Our Standard Program Package is formatted as follows:

• One Performance of an abridged production of The Comedy of Errors performed by Gamm Teaching Artists in your school, designed to engage audiences of all ages.

• Q&A Session with Teaching Artists immediately following the performance to engage directly with the themes and text of the play

• Extended Classroom Residency with a Gamm Teaching Artist where students will have the opportunity to engage directly with the themes and text of the play

• Study Guide with essays, pre- and post-show discussion questions, extension activities, and curriculum resources created exclusively for this program.

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Our Performance Only Package is formatted as follows:

• One Performance of an abridged production of The Comedy of Errorsperformed by Gamm Teaching Artists
  in your school, designed to engage audiences of all ages.

• Q&A Session with Teaching Artists immediately following the performance

• Study Guide with essays, pre- and post-show discussion questions, extension activities, and curriculum resources created exclusively for this program.

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The program is designed with flexibility in mind. We understand that every organization has different needs and we’re open to discussing how we can best meet the needs of our programming partners. Don’t hesitate to reach out with your own ideas for a residency!

RESIDENCY DATES
The program will begin performances and accompanying residencies in February of 2026 and continue through the spring. Extended residencies included in the standard program package average six to eight visits and are scheduled based on scheduling needs/availability of the organization and the Gamm.

COST OF THE PROGRAM
The Gamm is committed to making our programming accessible to the communities we serve. For this reason, Gamm on the Go is offered on a sliding scale based on a number of factors including geographic location, student/audience numbers and organization type. For a quote, please reach out to education@gammtheatre.org and a member of our education team will be in touch.

BOOKING & DEADLINE
To book a residency at your school or organization, contact the Gamm’s Education Team by email at education@gammtheatre.org or phone at 401.723.4266 x122.