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