The Taming of the Shrew

Overview

San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant. While daughter Bianca is genteel and popular, daughter Kate is foul-tempered and strong-willed. No one dares to marry Kate, until Petruchio arrives in Padua and tries his hand at courtship.

Ratings

Director

Kirk Browning

Director

William Ball

Director

Cast

Marc Singer

Petruchio

Fredi Olster

Katherina

Harry Hamlin

Mariamo

Earl Boen

A Pedant

Raye Birk

Gremio

Ron Boussom

Grumio

Barbara Dirickson

Sugarsop

Bobby F. Ellerbee

Haberdasher

Rick Hamilton

Tranio

Charles Hyman

Camellio

Daniel Kern

Biondello

Michael Keys Hall

Emilio

Deborah May

Widow

William Paterson

Baptista

Sandra Shotwell

Bianca

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