Shakespeare comes to the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City this June when the Proscenium Players, Inc. presents the Bard’s comedy “Taming of the Shrew.”
Directed by Jeff Fast and performed in traditional Shakespearean language and style, the play tells the story of a rich merchant who won’t allow his fair young daughter to marry until her shrewish older sister does.
The main plot is the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments — the "taming"— until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride. The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's more desirable sister, Bianca.
Performances will be at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on June 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and June 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission and $15 for Proscenium Players members, seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 775-883-1976 or by visiting www.breweryarts.org.