The Taming of the Shrew

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jane Page

June 19 to August 30, 2008

in the Randall L. Jones Theatre

Petruchio has come to Padua wife hunting, and the object of his eye is none other than Katherina, also known as Kate the Curst—whom he vows to tame. Thus begins one of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic farces; and the clash of an (almost) irresistible force with a (nearly) immovable object produces explosive (and madcap) results in this bold and fresh look at the battle of the sexes.

Content Advisory

Note: This show contains mild sexual innuendo. It is appropriate for most audiences except, perhaps, preteens.

Learn More about This Play

The following links will take you to various articles and audio and video files from the Festival online library. CAUTION: Some of these resources give away surprises and endings. You may want to proceed carefully.

• The Cast List
• Video of the Director's Comments
• Synopsis
• Characters
• How Many Ways to Tame a Shrew?
• Look More Closely at the Period
• Were Shakespeare's Heroines Liberated?
• Male Chauvinism?
• Laughter and Beyond
• The Affirmation of Affection
• Shakespeare on the Sly
• The Complete Study Guide
• Order Tickets Online

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