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THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by William Shakespeare
What if the setting for Shakespeare’s courtship comedy took place in a reimagined Elizabethan England where society is controlled by women? Join us for a hilarious, high-spirited take on a classic. The language of the play will remain the same, but the gender of many roles will be reversed. Visit the audition page for a more detailed preview of what roles will be reversed.
Rehearsals & Performances:
Rehearsals will be held September 28-30 and October 5-8, 7-10pm.
Performance Dates:
October 9-11, 2026Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday matinee at 2pm
Audition Dates:
Wednesday, August 19, 7pm-10pmAudition
Location: Masquers Warehouse, 101 W. Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
Thursday, August 20, 7pm-10pm
Audition Location:
Miller Avenue Church, 285 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley
Readings from the script, sides provided in advance. Audition sides will be emailed prior to auditions. Monologue(s) are not required but encouraged.
For more information and to sign up for an audition slot, click here.
Please fill out this audition form once you have signed up for an audition.
The Envision committee of Masquers Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for our next Envision show: a staged reading, adapted and directed by Lindsey Abbott, managing director of Curtain Theatre, Mill Valley’s free Shakespeare in the park. This staged reading is a new collaboration with Curtain Theatre. Volunteer only, Non AEA/unpaid.
CHARACTERS:
BAPTISTA: a rich Lady of Padua.
CHRISTOPHER: the Shrew, Son to Baptista.
BIANCO: Son to Baptista.
VINCENTIA: an old Lady of Pisa.
LUCENTIA: daughter to Vincentia; in love with Bianco.
PETRUCHIA: a Lady of Verona; Suitor to Christopher.
GREMIA: Suitor to Bianco.
HORTENSIA: Suitor to Bianco.
TRANIA: Servant to Lucentia.
BIONDELLA: Servant to Lucentia.
GRUMIA: Servant to Petruchia.
CURTIS: Servant to Petruchia.
A Pedant, a Widower, Tailor, Haberdasher, and Servants attending on Baptista and Petruchia.
Masquers Playhouse does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We are seeking a diverse list of artists for every role and encouraging all to submit.
Questions?
Feel free to contact the Director at lindsey@curtaintheatre.org
