Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
The Taming of the Shrew
July 29
August 17, 2012
in neighborhoods across Chicago
by William Shakespeare
Adapted and staged by Rachel Rockwell
July 29
August 17, 2012
in neighborhoods across Chicago
by William Shakespeare
Adapted and staged by Rachel Rockwell
In summer 2012, Chicago Shakespeare Theater was pleased to launch Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks: a professional production of The Taming of the Shrew, free for all, in neighborhoods across Chicago. From Portage Park to Humboldt Park and the South Shore, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Chicago Park District and The Boeing Company partnered to bring a new summertime tradition to our city’s parks. Audiences of all ages came together for a high-energy performance that features the celebrated artists of CST in a family-friendly, 75-minute Shakespeare play.
For more than twenty-five years, CST has served the City of Chicago with accessible Shakespeare productions on Navy Pier, in the schools, and across the globe. As Chicago's home for Shakespeare, we now look forward to bringing our work into the diverse neighborhoods of our great city and uniting the community through the timeless and universal themes expressed by one of the world’s greatest playwrights.
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Creative Team
Rachel Rockwell Director
Kevin Depinet Scenic Designer
Jacqueline Firkins Costume Designer
James Savage Sound Designer
Kevin O'Donnell Composer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Cast
Jeffrey Baumgartner Vincentio/Peter
Tiffany Yvonne Cox Bianca
Max Ganet Tranio
Eric Leonard Pedant/Widow
Kate LoConti Biondella
Robert Joseph Miller Baptista Minola
Matt Mueller Petruchio
Karack Osborn Curtis/Tailor
Ericka Ratcliff Katherina
Matthew Sherbach Hortensio
Mick Weber Gremio
Jarrod Zimmerman Lucentio