The Taming of the Shrew
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The Taming of the Shrew

By William Shakespeare Directed by David Ivers
February 15 – November 3, 2013

A tale of two sisters

Sweet-tempered daddy’s girl Bianca can have her pick of suitors—but not until her sister, the acid-tongued Kate, can be married off. Rising to the challenge is rockabilly musician Petruchio, but can he match Kate jab for jab? A hilarious, delirious tangle of masquerades and misdirection plays out against a backdrop of beach boardwalks and rock ’n’ roll. And in the end, the surprising love story dares to ask what roles we play . . . and, underneath, who we really are. This production of The Taming of the Shrew is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national theatre initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Audience Notes: Theatrical fog and strobe lights are used in this production.
Suitability Suggestions

Parents and teachers should be aware that Shakespeare’s play is a bawdy romp with sexual innuendo that may be physicalized on stage. The play may be best suited for teenagers who are able to handle the sexuality inherent in Shakespeare’s text.

Trailer: The Taming of the Shrew

Creative Team

Cast

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**AEA Professional Theatre Intern

Musicians

OSF thanks our show sponsors

  • LEAD SPONSOR
  • us-bank
  • PRODUCTION SPONSOR
  • Jed and Celia Meese Foundation
  • PRODUCTION PARTNER
  • Jerry and Jeanne Taylor Family Foundation

Our 2013 Season