William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew: The March for the Vote

The year is 1919 and, amidst suffrage marches in Chicago, a women's social club convenes to rehearse their production of The Taming of the Shrew. In the classic play, suitors compete for the hand of the demure Bianca, but her father decrees that her fiery and tempestuous sister Katherine must wed first. Brave Petruchio accepts the challenge, and so begins a legendary battle of wits. When dress rehearsal commences, the club members--some Suffragist, some reactionary, some apolitical--re-examine Shakespeare's story and their own status as women in a rapidly changing society. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s beloved comedy with an all-female cast. Rated G.

Originally conceived and directed by Barbara Gaines

Written and adapted by Ron West

Directed by John O’Connell

Feb. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28                  8 p.m.

Feb. 19                                 10 a.m.                 High School Matinee     

Feb. 22                                             2 p.m.

Williams Theatre

$5 Purdue FW Students/High School Students/Children Under 18

$18 Adults 

$16 Seniors/Faculty/Staff/Alumni 

$14 Groups of 10 or more

$14 Other College students with ID

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Patrons are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance. Please arrive early. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management or at intermission.

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