Directed by Edwina Himes

ONLY TWO SHOWS - TO BE PERFORMED AT THE NEW HERITAGE PARK AMPHITHEATER

SYNOPSIS:

The comedy involves the courtship of Petruchio and Katharina, the headstrong shrew. At first, Katharina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various torments - "taming" - until she becomes an obedient and compliant bride. The side story in the play concerns a competition between the suitors of Katharina's more desirable sister, Bianca.

ROLES AVAILABLE:
Katharina, the Shrew - Age 19-30
Bianca, sister of Katherina - Age 17-25
Baptista, father of Katherina & Bianca - Age 40-60
Petruchio, suitor of Katherina - Age 25-35
Gremio, elder suitor of Bianca - Age 55-70
Hortensio, Bianca's suitor, friend to Petruchio - Age 25-35
Lucentio, suitor of Bianca - Age 18-30
Vincentio, Lucentio's father - Age 50-70
Tranio, servant to Lucentio - Age 18-30
Biondello,servant to Lucentio - Age 25-40
Grumio, servant to Petruchio - Age 20-30
Curtis, servant to Petruchio - Age 30-30
Widow, wooed by Hortensio - Age 30-45
Tailor, servants, villagers - Various ages, some or no lines

INFORMATION:

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Auditions will be held at 6:30 pm on Monday, March 6 and on Tuesday, March 7.  Call backs, if needed, will be on Wednesday, March 8, also at 6:30 pm. 

All auditions will be in the Green Room

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Rehearsals:  March 27 - May 5     

Production date:  May 6 (two shows on one date only)