The Menaechmi Twins
A Roman Comedy
by Plautus
200 B.C.

performed by
Mrs. Huffman's 6th Grade Class
March 22, 2001

*Art by Beth

The Menaechmi Twins
by Plautus

The Menaechmi Twins is about a pair of identical twin brothers who were separated when they were very young. The mass confusion that arises when their paths cross is the basis for this popular Roman comedy, which was written by the famous Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus in about 200 B.C. Plautus was a master of comedy. He had to be, to keep his audience entertained at public festivals where the competition might be chariot races, boxing, or circuses. Over the last 2,200 years, the play has been adapted many times, most notably by William Shakespeare, who adopted the plot for his play, A Comedy of Errors. As you will soon see, The Menaechmi Twins is just as entertaining now as it was when it was written. We hope you enjoy this play.

Mrs. Huffman's Class
March, 2001

Cast, In Order of Appearance:
Samantha: Narrator

Scene 1
Kyle F.: Peniculus, companion to Menaechmus I
Ivan: Menaechmus I, a young man living in Epidamnus
Kaylin: Lady E, Menaechmus I's neighbor
Sharla: Lady Phaedria, Lady E's sister
Serra: Cylindria, Lady E's cook
Christina: Andrea, Lady E's maidservant
Josh: Menaechmus II, Menaechmus I's twin brother from Syracuse
Ian: Messenio, Menaechmus II's servant
Katie: Endoria, Menaechmus II's servant
Joey: Man in the Audience

Scene 2
Shawn: Peniculus
Maddie: Mrs. Menaechmus, Menaechmus I's wife
Jonathan: Menaechmus I
Lindsay: Lady E
Kellyn: Menaechmus II
Kyle A.: Decio, Mrs. Menaechmus's servant
Rachael: Sencia, Menaechmus I's mother-in-law

Scene 3
Jessie: Menaechmus II
Camille: Sencia
Beth: the Doctor
Mike: Menaechmus I
Kayla: Endoria
Leroy: Messenio

Stage Crew:
Roland: Stage Manager
Ashley: Prompter and Understudy for all parts
Annie: Prompter and Understudy for all parts
Chelsea: Camera
Kaylin and Kyle F., Assistant Directors

We want to thank all of the parents who made costumes and helped their students with their lines. A special thank you to Mrs. Finley and Mrs. Byles, who helped with practices.

We would also like to thank Mrs. Ritchey for taping our play, and Columbia Community Television (CCTV) for providing equipment and technical help. Please look for our play to appear on CCTV, Local Public Cable Channel 9.

*Art by Chelsea

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