Oct 31, 2024

Salina Central Mustangs Theatre Troupe presents 'The Taming of the Shrew'

Posted Oct 31, 2024 5:27 PM
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By SALINA POST

Salina Central High School’s Theatre Troupe 639 will bring William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew to the stage this November. Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, November 17, at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased one hour before each performance at the Central High School Auditorium box office or online here.

In The Taming of the Shrew, the charming Lucentio is in love with Bianca but cannot pursue her until her strong-willed older sister, Katherina, is married. Enter the unconventional Petruchio, who takes on the challenge of wedding Katherina, employing unusual tactics to make her a willing partner. Troupe 639's interpretation will feature this classic in the style of Commedia Dell’Arte, with expressive physicality and comedic flair.

“This show is a lot of fun to watch and be involved in performing,” said Lillian Crow, who plays Biondello. “It’s a very physical show. Shakespeare can be hard to understand unless you incorporate tone and physicality. The Taming of the Shrew is a staple slapstick comedy, and I love performing and having fun on stage with my fellow castmates in this production.”

Join Salina Central Mustangs Theatre Troupe 639 for a night of classic Shakespearean comedy, vibrant characters, and engaging storytelling.

Cast

Petruchio.......................................................................................Mac Sheforgen*

Katherine..................................................................................Madison Berndt*

Lucentio...........................................................................................Wyatt Angell*

Bianca.............................................................................................Roselyn Nienke

Tranio.................................................................................................William Howe

Hortensio..........................................................................................Zayden Pierce

Baptista.............................................................................................Keaton Myers*

Gremio...................................................................................................Hudson Duff*

Biondello............................................................................................Lillian Crow*

Grumio......................................................................................................Anna Kraft*

Vincentio........................................................................................Avery Jeakins*

Widow………………………………………………………………………...........Vix Rasmussen*

Curtis.....................................................................................................Yeraldi Loera

Peregerine....................................................................................................Eden Arb

Fluke..........................................................................................................Will Griffith

Nathaniel....................................................................................Stormy Lauseng

Joseph.................................................................................................Hailey Wilson

Phillip........................................................................................................Darrell Rico

Ferdinand...........................................................................................Atticus Crow

Peter........................................................................................Aaneiyah Hughley

The Merchant........................................................................................Jack Jarvis

Madelyn the Tailor.....................................................................Brynn Shaft*

Megara the Haberdasher..............................Alyxandria Aldrich*

Officer..............................................................................................................Lexi Foos*

* denotes inducted member of Thespian Troupe 639

Crew

Director….…………………….……………………………………………………………………….Bill Weaver

Technical Director…………………………………………………………………....Barbara Hilt

Choreogrpaher………………………………………………………………………..Karen Brassea

Stage Manager………………………………..………………………………….…Ashton Tollison*

Assistant Stage Manager……………………………………………….Carson Ablard*

Running Crew……………………………………..Kort Comeau*, Adam McElroy

Lighting Design………..…………………………………………………….......Andrew Graber*

Light Board Operator………………………………………………..……Andrew Graber*

Sound Board Operator……………………………..…………………Gabriel Freeland*

Sound Effects/Assistant ……………….……………………….………….Domonic Brosi

Assistant Sound Operator……………………………………………..…..Kort Comeau*

Ensemble Costumes………………………………………………………….Debbie Weaver

Costume Crew……………….Addilyn Jagodzinske* & Lillian Crow*,

Barbara Hilt

Special Thanks Costumes (borrowed items)…………....…..Robyn Hilt

Dressers…………………………..……………………………………..Aerith Cox*, Tru Lawson*,

Angelica Dao*, Jocelyn Hill*

Hair & Makeup………………………………………….....Tru Lawson*, Jocelyn Hill*

Properties……………….………………………………………………………….…..….Andrew Graber*

Publicity…………………………………………..……………………………..…………...Carson Ablard*

Poster Design……………………………………………………………..…………………..Bill Weaver

* indicates Thespian

bold names indicate Crew Chief

Shop Foremen.……………………………….Gavin Schneider, Keaton Myers*

Photography……………..………………………………………………………………..….Matea Gregg

House Manager………………………………………………………………………......…Mars Schultz

Assistant House Manager…………………………………..……….………….Marcos Lira*

Head Usher…………………………………………………….……………………..Ava Weaverling*

Other Ushers………………………………………………………...Members of Troupe 639

Box Office Manager………………………………………………….…………..Camille Graber

Videographer……………………………………………………………………………..….Annika Green

Scenic Design………….………………………………………...………………………………Bill Weaver

Scenic Construction/Painting…………………………………..Gavin Schneider,

Keaton Myers*, Montana Morgan, Lillian Crow*, Kale Shafer,

Jayden Kitchen, Anastasia Corl*, Alyxandria Aldrich*,

Collin McMichael, Andrew Graber*, Seth Lepping,

Janae Mikesell, Elias Moncada, Natalie Wilson, Ella Searcy,

William O’Neal, Mars Schultz

All technical elements of this production were completed by the Technical Theatre class for this production utilizing class time under the instruction ofMr. Bill Weaver and Ms. Barbara Hilt.

* indicates Thespian

bold names indicate Crew Chief