[NEohioPAL] Tame the Shrew? What a Fantasy!! University of Akron presents The Taming of the Shrew

[Adrienne Scott]

The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration
opens its 2009–2010 season with Shakespeare’s most exciting romantic comedy,
*The Taming of the Shrew, *in a production directed by UA theatre faculty
member Dr. Susan Speers.

Dr. Speers places this boisterous battle of the sexes in the fantastical
setting of the colorful Commedia dell' Arte.* *Some call her plain Kate, to
others she is Kate the Cursed. Regardless of her reputation, Petruchio has
fashioned a “shrewd” plan to tame her for his wife.  However, Kate has ideas
of her own, most of them vicious, and none involving marriage. Deceit and
disguise add to the mayhem as mistaken identity and misunderstandings
collide with hilarious consequences. This wild production of the Bard’s most
outrageous comedy is full of slapstick humor, sharp wit, and a gaggle of
colorful characters.

Performances are October 15-17 and 22-24 at 8 p.m. and October 18 at 2 p.m.
at the Paul A. Daum Theater in Kolbe Hall, on The University of Akron
campus. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for UA faculty and
staff/UA alumni/parents of UA students, and $6 for students and seniors. A
group discount is available in advance for 10 or more patrons. For
reservations or more information call the UA Theatre Box Office at (330)
972-7895 or check us out at www.uakron.edu/dtaa.
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