THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Presented by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by William Shakespeare - free-of-charge in the beautiful John Hinkel Park Amphitheater.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is one of Shakespeare's funniest comedies, involving the "taming" of the very independent Kate by the complex and charming Petruchio. Lauded for it's humor, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is also challenging because the nature of Kate's and Petruchio's relationship is often interpreted in a simplistic and mysogynistic fashion - though this interpretation is by no means the only one! - come see how our directors along with our heady group of actors meet the challenge - helped by a generous dose of Commedia dell'arte and the wonderful environs of John Hinkel Park.

Join us! Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. We run Saturdays and Sundays plus Labor Day Monday, August 16th-September 1st, all at 4 p.m.

The amphitheater consists of a series of stone terraces - bring pillows, blankets, and/or low lawnchairs. We accept reservations especially for those with limited mobility/hearing, wheelchair users, and their companions.

More info:

https://www.aeofberkeley.org

With:

Katherine – Audrey Shultz

Bianca – J. V.

Petruchio – Dominic Canty

Lucentio – Ryan Chu

Tranio – Najee Joyner

Grumio – Adonis Reyes

Biondello – Isabella Shipman

Gremio – Bruce Kaplan

Hortensio – Abe Karplus

Baptista - Evan Mooney

Merchant/Ensemble - Al Badger

Widow, Curtis/Ensemble - Helen Kim

Tailor/Ensemble – Patrice Binaisa

Haberdasher/Ensemble – Blue Scott

Vincentio/Ensemble – Stanley Spenger

Nathaniel/Ensemble - Veronica Dolginko

Stage Management by Aminika Raplin

Costumes by Lyre Alson

Set Design by Kirsten Yamaguchi

Props by Susan Dunn