Meet the Cast of The Taming of the Shrew
Welcome to a tale of deception, disguise, and desire. Say hello to the cast of The Taming of the Shrew!
From top to bottom, left to right: Ryder Dean McDaniel, Mark L. Montgomery, Melisa Soledad Pereyra, Nate Santana, Samuel Taylor, Netta Walker, Alex Weisman, Monica West, Jay Whittaker, and Dexter Zollicoffer.
The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry the youngest, Bianca, until the eldest, Katherina, is married first. Much to her family’s dismay, Katherina repeatedly – and violently – rejects the men interested in her and her wealth, and refuses to sacrifice her independence. When a mysterious gentleman enters the mix, suddenly Kate sees that surrender is no sacrifice. Perhaps there is strength in submission.
Artistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Marti Lyons (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner) turns William Shakespeare’s classic inside out, with a fresh interpretation focused on feminine desire. This is not your standard Shrew. (Please Note: This adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew engages with mature themes—including desire, sexuality, and power dynamics.)
“I was drawn to adapt The Taming of the Shrew because of its unnerving timeliness,” shares Director and Adaptor Lyons. “It is a piece that brims with contradictions that are urgent and resonant. This complex study of power continues to intrigue even as it provokes. I am thrilled to craft this production at Court Theatre with this superb company of artists, and I cannot wait for audiences to join us on this journey.”
The Taming of the Shrew runs from November 14 – December 14. Tickets are available now, and can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at (773) 753-4472.