Auditions for Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'
Proscenium Players is holding open auditions for their May production of Shakespeare’s classic, “The Taming of the Shrew” directed by Jeff Fast. This production will be done in the original Shakespearean language and style.
The story: Baptista, a rich Paduan merchant, announces that his fair young daughter, Bianca, will remain unwed until her older sister, Katharina, a hellish shrew, has wed. Lucentio, a student and the son of a wealthy Pisan merchant, has fallen in love with Bianca. He poses as a tutor of music and poetry to gain entrance to the Baptista household and to be near Bianca. Meanwhile, Petruchio, a fortune-hunting scoundrel from Verona, arrives in Padua, hoping to capture a wealthy wife. Hortensio, another suitor of Bianca, directs Petruchio's attention to Katharina. When Hortensio warns him about Katharina's scolding tongue and fiery temper, Petruchio is challenged and resolves to capture her love. Hortensio and another suitor of Bianca, Gremio, agree to cover Petruchio's costs as he pursues Katharina.
Open auditions for actors and actresses age 16 or older will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Silver State Charter School Performing Arts Center located at 900 Mallory Road in Carson City. Performances will be held at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on May 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th and 26th, 2013. For more information call (775) 220-3457.