Casting Teen Performers for "The Taming of the Shrew" Play
Seeking teen performers for the play "The Taming of the Shrew." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Love and marriage are the concerns of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Lucentio’s marriage to Bianca is prompted by his idealized love of an apparently ideal woman. Petruchio’s wooing of Katherine, however, is free of idealism. Petruchio takes money from Bianca’s suitors to woo her, since Katherine must marry before her sister by her father’s decree; he also arranges the dowry with her father. Petruchio is then ready to marry Katherine, even against her will. Additional info: Rehearsals: January 21 - March 11 Preview: March 12 Opening: March 13 Shows: March 13 - April 6, 2025, Thurs, Fri, Sat nights, Sunday matinees. Cold readings from the script. If you are interested please apply.
10 roles
The "shrew" of the title. Known for her sharp tongue and rebellious spirit, she challenges societal expectations of women. Her transformation throughout the play is a central theme.
Comes to Padua seeking a wealthy wife and sets his sights on Kate. He's boisterous and determined to "tame" her, using various tactics to subdue her spirit.
Kate's younger sister. Beautiful, gentle, and obedient, she's the ideal woman in society's eyes. However, she's also cunning and can manipulate situations to her advantage.
A young student who falls for Bianca. He disguises himself as a tutor to get close to her.
Kate and Bianca's father. He's eager to marry off his daughters, especially Kate, but her reputation makes it difficult.
Two older, wealthy suitors competing for Bianca. They become frustrated by her preference for Lucentio. Hortensio eventually marries a widow.
Lucentio's loyal servant. He impersonates his master to woo Bianca.
Petruchio's servant, providing comic relief with his witty remarks and physical humor.
Lucentio's father. He arrives in Padua unaware of his son's schemes, leading to confusion.
A wealthy woman who marries Hortensio after Bianca rejects him.
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