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Characters: The Taming of the Shrew

Christopher Sly: A tinker.

Baptista Minola: A weathy gentleman of Padua and Katherina and Bianca’s father.

Vincentio: An old merchant of Pisa and Lucentio’s father.

Lucentio: A young student in love wtih Bianca.

Petruchio: A gentleman of Verona, Petruchio arrives in Padua looking for a wife.

Gremio: An elderly and wealthy suitor of Bianca.

Hortensio: Another suitor for Bianca’s hand and a friend of Petruchio.

Tranio: Lucentio’s servant.

Biondello: Lucentio’s servant.

Grumio: Petruchio’s servant.

Curtis: Petruchio’s servant.

Pedant

Katherina: Baptista’s daughter and Bianca’s older sister.

Bianca: Baptista’s daughter and Katherina’s younger sister,

Widow

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The Mountaintop

July 13 - October 5, 2024

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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The 39 Steps

June 22 - October 5, 2024

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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The Taming of the Shrew

June 19 - September 7, 2024

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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Silent Sky

July 12 - October 5, 2024

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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The Winter's Tale

June 18 - September 6, 2024

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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Henry VIII

June 17 - September 5, 2024

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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Much Ado About Nothing

June 21 - October 5, 2024

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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RADA 2024 Production

July 30-August 3, 2024

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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