Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare’s rowdy, screwball comedy The Taming of the Shrew follows the treacherous road to romance for a strong-willed pair of lovers who’ve met their ultimate match in one another. Until Kate has a husband, her sweet younger sister, Bianca, cannot marry — but feisty, fiery-tongued Kate rejects every suitor who tries to woo her. Along comes Petruchio, willing to take a chance … and her sizable dowry. His efforts to “tame” her remain a controversial aspect of this tale, reminding viewers of the expected gender roles of 400 years past, and how far we have and haven’t come since.

Performances will take place at the lovely Village Green Amphitheatre in Rancho Cordova in a “Shakespeare in the Park” format where people can bring blankets, a picnic (ahem, wine), and enjoy quality theater.