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.

Directed by Kirk Browning, William Ball

Top cast

Marc Singer

Petruchio

F

Fredi Olster

Katherina

Harry Hamlin

Mariamo

Earl Boen

A Pedant

Raye Birk

Gremio

R

Ron Boussom

Grumio

Barbara Dirickson

Sugarsop

B

Bobby F. Ellerbee

Haberdasher

R

Rick Hamilton

Tranio

C

Charles Hyman

Camellio

D

Daniel Kern

Biondello

Michael Keys Hall

Emilio

Deborah May

Widow

William Paterson

Baptista

S

Sandra Shotwell

Bianca

Al White

Nathaniel

L

Laird Williamson

Vincentio

J

James R. Winker

Hortensio

Daniel Zippi

Tailor

F

Frank Abe

Clown

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