Synopsis:
The Taming of the Shrew is one of
William Shakespeares earliest comedies. Baptista, a gentleman of Padua, has two
daughters. Bianca, the younger daughter, Cast: Welcome, and Welcome Back! Shakespeare
on Main Street is excited to share with you our tantalizing production
of William Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. All the
ranting, chasing and battle of wits is certainly in our
presentation. Disguises run rampant on the stage, whether behind a
costume or behind the facemask covering ones true feelings. One of the
hidden-in-plain-sight dynamics of our show is tenderness being
sought. We all want to be loved for who we really are. Kate and
Petruchio are no less. Forgive them, as they and every other character
attempt to make that human connection. Enjoy! Gary Meitrott, Artistic Director We are grateful to the following for their
generous support: 
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is compliant, sweet and pretty, while Katherine, the elder, is
independent, cross and ill-tempered. Although many suitors ask
for Biancas hand, Baptista insists, as custom dictates, that Katherine
must marry first. What follows is a tale full of brilliant
characterizations, headstrong heroes and heroines, masqueraders and
disguises -- all woven into an hilariously intricate plot that only
Shakespeare could write. We leave it to the audience to decide
whether The Taming of the Shrew
reflects Shakespeares personal beliefs as to the status of women, or whether he
writes a satire about how men might secretly wish their state of matrimony to
be.
Lucentio
...
Cameron Steinmetz
Trania
.
...Nora Fiore
Katherine
..
..Heather DeNardo
Bianca
.
...Danielle Wilson
Baptista
..
.Burnham Holmes
Gremio
...Richard Wright
Hortensio
...
.Ken Holmes
Biondello
.
...Eli Beattie
Petruchio
..
Sean McKeown
Grumio
.
...
..Keith Walker
Curtis
....
..Eli Beattie
Merchant
..
...Richard Wright
Seamstress
....
Jennifer Baker
Vincentio
.Paul Opel
Vincentio (July 29th)
.
....
Bill Cruikshank
Widow
..
...Jennifer Baker
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Jeanean Dunlap
Nancy Ellery
Elliot Freeman
Kim Flynn
Noreen Hennessy
Maureen Hill
Nancy and Ed McHale
Harry McInerny
Barbara McKenna
Patty McWilliams
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Dennis Morrisseau
Amy Orvis
Bethany Perron
Julia Riell
Nancy Sanderson
Barbara Sawyer
Jim Sloan
Mary Lou Willits
Bob Williams
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