The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
William Shakespeare’s Famous Comedy
Directed by Wayne Vargas
September 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, October 1-2, 2004, at 8 pm
September 26 at 2 pm
Abbott Theatre, 9 Spring Street, Waltham, MA
Tickets $15.00 — Seniors $13.00
Petruchio. Kate. A man. A woman. Spontaneous combustion.
The Taming of the Shrew is perhaps the most famous play ever written about the battle of the sexes.
Petruchio arrives in Padua looking for a wife, a rich one. The wealthy Baptista has a daughter, Kate, whom he wants to get off his hands, but she has a reputation as a shrew… a scolding tongue and a fierce temper. Petruchio also has a reputation, as a wild boy. Will he take Kate on?
…and who will tame whom?
The Cast
Katherina/Servant - Michelle Aguillon
Petruchio/Servant - Josh Bartok
Lucentio/Nathaniel - Brian Busch
Bianca/Tailor - Emily Evans
Vincentio/Peter/Christopher Sly - Stephen Falcone
Grumio/Lord - Mike Haddad
Hortensio/Servant - Eric Houghton
Widow/Pedant/Hostess/Servant - A.J. LaDuke
Biondello/Curtis/Page - Neal Leaheey
Baptista - Jim Muzzi
Tranio/Joseph - Andy O’Kane
Gremio - Christopher Wrenn
Production Staff
Wayne Vargas - Director
Shannon Allen and Michael Tonner – Producer
Matt Silverstein - Stage Manager
Gabrielle M. Aguillon-Hatcher – Assistant Stage Manager
Sarah Powell – Dramaturg
Chris Dunn - Program Art
Eric Houghton – Webmaster
Review: MetroWest Daily News