‘Comedy of Errors’ shakes up UA

By Jaclyn Scarborough and Logan Lane

November 9, 2015

The University of Akron theatre department is currently performing Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” in the Sandefur Theatre at Guzzetta Hall. Opening night took place Nov. 5 and will continue until Nov. 14, with curtains rising at 7:30 p.m. each night. One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, "The ...

The Bacchae comes to Sandefur Theatre

November 1, 2012

Written by: Heather Beyer Theatergoers will be taken on a thrilling journey at UA's theater department's production of "The Bacchae," set to open tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Guzzetta Hall's Sandefur Theatre. The show is directed by UA theater professor James Slowiak. There will be performances Nov. 1-3 and Nov...

Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" premieres at Sandefur Theatre

February 22, 2012

By: Heather Beyer The Shakespearean tragic comedy tells the tale of the merchant Antonio who funds the quest of his friend Bassanio to win the heart of Portia by taking a loan from his longtime enemy, Shylock. If Antonio is unable to pay his debt to Shylock, he will take a pound of his flesh. The p...