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.
Cast
Marc Singer
Petruchio
Fredi Olster
Katherina
Harry Hamlin
Mariamo
Earl Boen
A Pedant
Raye Birk
Gremio
Ron Boussom
Grumio
Barbara Dirickson
Sugarsop
Bobby F. Ellerbee
Haberdasher
Rick Hamilton
Tranio
Charles Hyman
Camellio
Daniel Kern
Biondello
Michael Keys Hall
Emilio
