By William Shakespeare

The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare’s uproarious and unsettling comedy.

Baptista, a wealthy domineering father of two daughters, proclaims that his youngest and most desirable daughter, Bianca, may not be married until he “rids his hands” of his eldest daughter, Katharina – a notorious shrew. Bianca’s suitors are distraught realizing that no one but a fool will marry Kate.  In walks Petruchio, far from foolish and flush with ego; seeing the prospects of a wealthy match for himself, he sets about to tame Kate into a “conforming wife”.

However things are not what they appear to be in Padua, Italy- neither are the people.  Only one thing is sure – Love will bloom among the most unlikely of characters.

A University Theatre Production

December   2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 at 8 p.m.

* PRODUCTION STAFF*
Guest Director- Laura Howell
Stage Manager Lisamarie Bianchi
Assistant Stage- John Diehl & Dani Francisco
Production Manager- Tina Stout
Technical Director- Victor Capecce
Sound Design- Kevin Coyle
Lighting Design- Keith Henninger
Costume Design- Tish Smith
Poster Design - Matthew McLaughin
Choreographer - Jennie Lasak
Fight Choreographer- Dan Burk

*CAST*
Baptista Minola – Alex Dorsheimer
Katherina (Kate) - Megan Kelley
Bianca/Servant – Rachael Faust
Petruchio – Glenn Kraft
Gremio/ Servant – Josh Dorsheimer
Lucentio/Cambio – A.J Saraceno
Hortensio/Litio – Mike McCloskey
Grumio – Christina Rivera
Tranio – Seth McKeever
Biondello – Sarah Williams
Curtis/Vincentio – Cliff Catania
Servant/Tailor/Widow - Allison Smith
Servant/Merchant - Ryan Mento