June 16, 2023 – August 12, 2023
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
JUNE 16 – AUGUST 12
“She is my good, my chattels, she is my house,
My household stuff, my field, my barn,
My horse, my ox, my ass, my anything…”
–The Taming of the Shrew, Act 3, Scene 2
Lucentio loves Bianca, but society’s rules (and her father’s bad temper) prevent her marrying until her older sister Katherina weds. But Katherina is strong-willed, outspoken, and not interested in marriage – three strikes against any woman in an era where females were considered property and required to be submissive. How much has changed in the 400 years since this play was published? See Shakespeare’s misogynistic masterwork through new eyes in ASC’s fresh staging.
Directed by José Zayas.
Run time: 2 hours plus one 15-minute intermission
Cast
Aidan O’Reilly is an actor and director with the American Shakespeare Center, known for his work on Shakespearean classics.
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Angela Iannone is a celebrated actor, known for her nuanced performances and captivating presence at ASC and beyond.
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.
THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Don John/Sexton in Much Ado About Nothing; Barnardo in Hamlet; Virgilia in Coriolanus
THIS SEASON: Baptista and Peter in Taming of the Shrew, Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure, Antonio and Verges in Much Ado About Nothing
THIS SEASON: Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing; Reynaldo, Francisco in Hamlet; Young Martius in Coriolanus; Fred and Old Joee in A Christmas Carol
Joe Mucciolo is a skilled actor known for his nuanced performances that bring timeless stories to life at ASC and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
THIS SEASON: Soothsayer and Trebonius in Julius Caesar, Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
THIS SEASON: Fight Director; Cassius in Julius Caesar; Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice; Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Pete Sheldon is a versatile performer and musician whose passion for Shakespearean theatre and dynamic storytelling shine at ASC and beyond.
Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Artistic Team
José Zayas is an acclaimed director with 100+ productions across New York, regional, and international stages.
THIS SEASON: Stage Manager
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
Amy Monsalve is Wardrobe Manager & Design Assistant at the ASC, recognized for her attention to detail and passion for bringing costumes to life.
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.
Conrad Gothard worked at the American Shakespeare Center from 2023 – 2026
THIS SEASON: Props Artisan
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan