The Taming of the Shrew (1976)
Comedy · Romance
Overview
San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant. While daughter Bianca is genteel and popular, daughter Kate is foul-tempered and strong-willed. No one dares to marry Kate, until Petruchio arrives in Padua and tries his hand at courtship.
Cast
- Marc Singer as Petruchio
- Fredi Olster as Katherina
- Harry Hamlin as Mariamo
- Earl Boen as A Pedant
- Raye Birk as Gremio
- Ron Boussom as Grumio
- Barbara Dirickson as Sugarsop
- Bobby F. Ellerbee as Haberdasher
- Rick Hamilton as Tranio
- Charles Hyman as Camellio