The Comedy of Errors Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Adriana

Adriana delivers a passionate and desperate plea to the man she believes is her husband, accusing him of infidelity and estrangement. She uses vivid metaphors of physical unity to express the pain of his perceived betrayal.

Characters: Adriana

Adriana pleads with the Duke to intervene after her husband, whom she believes to be insane, takes refuge in a nearby abbey to escape her attempts to restrain him.

Characters: DROMIO OF SYRACUSE, ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE

Dromio of Syracuse describes a kitchen wench who has mistaken him for his twin, using a series of elaborate and bawdy geographical metaphors to describe her physical appearance to his master.

Characters: ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE, DROMIO OF EPHESUS

Antipholus of Syracuse encounters Dromio of Ephesus, whom he mistakes for his own servant. A comedic misunderstanding ensues as Antipholus demands his money while Dromio insists his master return home for dinner.

Characters: ADRIANA, LUCIANA

Adriana expresses her frustration and anxiety over her husband's lateness, while her sister Luciana argues for wifely patience and the natural hierarchy of men over women. The debate highlights the contrasting views on marriage and domestic duty between the two sisters.

Characters: ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE, DROMIO OF SYRACUSE

Antipholus of Syracuse marvels at how everyone in Ephesus seems to know him, suspecting sorcery. His servant Dromio arrives with bail money, confusing Antipholus further with talk of a 'sergeant' and an impending ship departure.

Characters: ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE, DROMIO OF SYRACUSE

Antipholus of Syracuse confronts his servant Dromio over a perceived lie regarding gold and a dinner invitation. Unbeknownst to them, the confusion stems from their identical twins residing in the same city, leading to a physical and verbal altercation.

Characters: Luciana

Luciana confronts Antipholus of Syracuse, whom she believes to be her brother-in-law, rebuking him for his apparent neglect and infidelity toward her sister Adriana. She advises him that if he must be unfaithful, he should at least have the decency to hide it and treat his wife with kindness.

Characters: Dromio of Ephesus

Dromio of Ephesus laments his constant mistreatment and physical abuse at the hands of his master, comparing his life to that of a beast of burden.

Characters: Aemelia, Adriana

Aemelia, the Abbess, questions Adriana about her husband's recent erratic behavior. After Adriana admits to constantly nagging him about his suspected infidelity, Aemelia delivers a sharp rebuke, arguing that Adriana's own jealousy and 'railing' are what drove the man to madness.

Characters: Dromio of Syracuse, Adriana, Luciana

Dromio of Syracuse arrives breathless to inform Adriana that Antipholus has been arrested. Through a series of puns and frantic descriptions, he explains the situation while Adriana sends for bail money.

Characters: Aegeon

Aegeon recounts the tragic shipwreck that separated him from his wife and one of his twin sons. He explains how he was rescued by one ship while his family was picked up by another, leading to his long search and current predicament.