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THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

written by William Shakespeare
directed by Heather J. Hackford

October 2 - 3, 2009
Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs

October 8 - 11, 2009
Common Ground Theatre, Durham

The Taming of the Shrew is a fast-paced, hilarious love story that is also the ultimate battle of the sexes. Directed by Artistic Director Heather J. Hackford and set in modern corporate America, this classic tale pits the ambitious, hard-headed Petruchio against the infamously stubborn shrew, Katherine.

cast

Lucentio – Jason Bailey
Katherina – Jennifer Neale
Tranio – Kacey Reynolds
Vincentio – Joyce Davis
Petruchio – Matt Schedler
Hortensio – Loren Armitage
Baptista Minola – Kurt Benrud
Biondello – Brook North
Bianca – Kelly Haas
Gremio – Richard Butner
Grumio – G. Todd Buker
Curtis, A Pedant – Jeff Buckner
A Widow, Tailor , Nathaniel/Servants – Chuck Keith
Haberdasher, Peter/Servants, Attendant – J.R. Aiello

crew

Director – Heather J. Hackford
Stage Manager – Lucinda Gainey
Clown Trainer/Assistant Director – Carmen-maria Mandley
Sound Designer – G. Todd Buker
Props Mistress – Katie Strickland
Box Office – Cocoa Pittman

review by Byron Woods, Independent Weekly