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The Taming of the Shrew

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Shana Cooper
June 5 – October 11, 2026 Allen Elizabethan Theatre

All’s fair in the war of love

Sweet-natured Bianca has her choice of suitors, but there’s a problem: she can’t get married until her older sister, Kate, also gets hitched. And Kate—strong-willed, sharp-tongued—is not onboard with any of that. When a stranger, Petruchio, comes to town, he hatches a plan to win Kate, but it’s not easy romancing an unbothered single woman who dishes out insults at lightning speed. Wordplay crackles and passions run high as this iconoclastic couple forges an unconventional path to love in this uproarious Shakespeare comedy. Directed by Shana Cooper (The Unfortunates, Indecent), this bold production turns the tables on tradition, inviting us to question everything we think we know about courtship, gender, and power.
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Suitability Suggestions
Shakespeare’s lively comedy has some sexual innuendo that is likely to be comically physicalized onstage. The play is best suited for audiences who are able to handle the sexuality inherent in Shakespeare’s text. Preface recommended.

For additional content warnings regarding violence or graphic depictions that may be upsetting to some audience members, please see our Content Warnings page (may contain spoilers).
Accessibility
The Allen Elizabethan Theatre is outfitted with an elevator for balcony seating.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is committed to accessibility. We recognize the needs of persons with disabilities and strive to make our facilities and productions accessible to all. Please visit our Accessibility page for details about 2025 programs and services as they develop.

Creative Team

Cast

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

Understudies

Allen Elizabethan seating chart.

Sponsors

  • PRODUCTION SPONSORS
  • Louise Gund
  • Judith Jesiolowski and David Thompson
  • PRODUCTION PARTNER
  • Pam Zucker

OSF's 2026 Season