Director’s NoteAt first glance the Taming of the Shrew seems nothing more than a story of feminine suppression in a male dominated society and indeed many have staged this comedy to that intent. A closer look beyond the chauvinistic practice of arranged marriages reveals a potent medicine for our current cultural ailments. To see it though we must ask larger questions such as why is Katharine shrewish? And subsequently (spoiler alert) why is she eventually transformed into a peaceable Kate through Petruchio’s offer of marriage? By the time Petruchio arrives on the scene Katharine has developed some anger management issues as she chaffs against labels and a patriarchal society that has cruelly defined her as a stale shrew. There is a truth that a misbehaving child is a discouraged child and living in the shadow of the lovely Bianca could certainly be discouraging especially if you knew she wasn’t perfect. Consider that Kate is the daughter that obediently marries at her mother’s behest while Bianca marries without her mother’s permission behind her back. No wonder when Petruchio boldly offers Kate a way out of her “unmarriageable" infamy and insists that she is not a shrew and instead offers her a new name with the chance to begin again, no longer as Kate the curst but as Kate the blest, the prettiest Kate in all Christendom, she accepts his offer of freedom from her reputation and family.

Another thought to consider is that Shakespeare was very familiar with his bible and the allegories therein. He would have known the parable of the bridegroom and that biblically marriage represented the union of God and humanity. When we view Petruchio through this lens and see him as a Christ archetype there is so much more to Katharine’s conversion to submission and obedience and her redemption from shrewish spinster. I know, I know this can be hard to swallow nevertheless consider that obedience to true principle is not bondage but instead the key to liberty and freedom. For example, if we obey our running routine we are free to run faster and farther than if we chose to skip our workout. When we master obedience it becomes our powerful servant. Are there ways Kate is actually served when she chooses to hold her tongue and submit to another’s will? Thoughts to ponder as we watch the story so beautifully unfold in this colorful backdrop of India.

So sit back and relax as Take Note Troupe shares this timeless tale of liberation from the labels that limit and redemption from the regret of the past. To her Kate!

LaRee FlorenceFounding Artistic Director

Order of Scenes

Prologue… A local drunk, Christopher Sly, finds himself a Lord

Act I Scene 1 ….. Lucentio arrives at a market in Kolkata

Scene 2 ….. Bianca’s suitors plot to marry off Katherine

Act II Scene 1 …… Sibling rivalry, serious wooing & suitor rivalry

Act III Scene 1 ….. Bianca receives instruction in the garden

Scene 2 …..Katherine and Petruchio are married

Act IV Scene 1 ….. Petruchio’s household welcomes the new couple

Scene 2 ….. Hortensio forswears bianca Scene 3 ….. Petruchio and Katherine settle in at home

Scene 4 ….. Tranio arranges Bianca and Lucentio’s marriage Scene 5 ….. Katherine and Petruchio return to Kolkata

Act V Scene 1 ….. Lucentio’s real father arrives in Kolkata

Scene 2 ….. A party in celebration of Bianca’s marriage

Postscript ….. Christopher Sly comes to his senses

Players

In Order of appearance

Christopher Sly …….…...……………………………………..Eli FarleyHostess ………...……………Emily Hodgson/Alexa LantermanLord ……………...…………………… Justin Johnson/Dallin BlairServants ……....Eliza Blair, Dallin Blair & Luke SheppardPage ……………………..…………………………..…………Lucas GandolaLucentio ………….…………………………………………….. Drew OakesTranio ……………....……………………….…………… Spencer SandersBiondello …………..…..….…….Kimball Thomas/Nick RomeroBianca ……………………..……………………….……Adeline FlorenceKatherine ………..…….….Emily Schofield/Anika AlldredgeBaptista ……………………….…….Hailey Smedley/Elise ForbesGremio …………….………………..……………………………..….Wyatt LeeHortensio ……...…………………...……………………….Hunter BusbyPetruchio ……...……………………..…………………….Brady HolmesGrumio ………..…………………………….……….……… Garrett SuggsCurtis ……………………………………………. ……...Spencer WickhamNathaniel ……………………….……………..………… Logan SheppardPeter ……………………………………….…………………...Henry Thomas

Servant ………..…………………………….. Joy Oakes/Anna Johnson Vincentio (the real one) ………………………..…… Jon Sheaffer

Widow ………..…………….….….Abby Brown/Madeline Gardner

Featured DancersKyla Watford, Jordan Jones

Ashley Huckins, Daniel Aldridge

Players ContinuedENSEMBLE

Nathan Aldridge, Brennan Bailey, Bailey Condie, Charity Dufort, Madeline Gardner, Ellie Hansen, Grace Harris, Beth Hodgson, Elizabeth Hodgson, Emily Hodgson, Natalie Hodgson, Anna Johnson,

Alexa Lanterman, Jonah Lay, Logan Lay, Ashlyn Ludlow, Eliza Ludlow, Ellie Marsh,

Ted Marzo, John Merrill, Joy Oakes, Mackenzie Onstine, Jon Sheaffer, Logan Sheppard,

Ellie Soulier, Henry Thomas, Spencer Wickham

Music Credits

Intermission Music by TNT Alumni Emmett FlorenceNothing Beats the Heat Like Autumn - The FangsBad Side-The FangsLove Never Came Easy- The FangsAnthem-The Fangs

Adir Adirim-Balkan BeatboxSunday Arak-Balkan BeatboxCha Cha-Balkan BeatboxJogi-Panjabi MCGo Pagal- Raftaar & Nindy KaurJai Ho! -A.R. Rahman & The Pussycat DollsHadippa- Mika SinghBanjaara (From “Ek Tja Tiger”)-Sukhwinder SinghSahara Oasis- Party Nation: World Music by Zumba FitnessHindu Cumen- Party Nation: World Music by Zumba FitnessShant- Party Nation: World Music by Zumba FitnessLuxor Baladna -Party Nation: World Music by Zumba FitnessBoro Boro- PArty NAtion: World Music by Zumba Fitness

Production TeamAdaptation …. LaRee Florence

Director … LaRee FlorenceAssistant Directors … Dana Sanders, Jaydee Sheppard

& Victoria SandersAssistant to the Director ……Taylor Strock

Choreographers... Danielle Rossetti, Lolly Soulier, Ellie Soulier, Kyla Watford & Adeline FlorenceDance Captains...Ellie Soulier, Adeline Florence

& Kyla WatfordProps Manager …Cherie Hodgson

Sets… Jaydee Sheppard, Don Romero & Nicole AlldredgeCostumes … LaRee Florence

With.. Angie Gardner, Laurie Suggs & Ali WatfordHair & Make Up …….Victoria Sanders & Gabi Lindelof

Techs... Cameron Cline & Morgan Cline, Ethan DaleboutSound & Lights..Roy Elsbernd & McKay Florence

Public Relations Director…Michal ThomasPoster & Art Design...Truman Florence

Very Helpful people …. Lorna Schofield, Angie Gardner, Gabi Lindelof & Ryann Bailey

Additional TNT Board MembersCharles Davis, Michelle Romero

We love our Sponsors

A special thank you to Union Pacific, Auburn Placer Performing Arts

Center and The City of Rocklin for their generous support of our

Shakespeare in the Park Program

PLAY THEORY CAMP- June 12-17Instructor: TNT Alumni Victoria SandersSession A for ages 8-11 is 9:00-12:00Session B for ages 12-16 is 10:00-1:00Performance for friends & families Friday Evening 7:00-8:00

PERFORMANCE CAMP- June 19-23Instructor: TNT Alumni Victoria SandersThis camp includes the application of “Play Theory” in music and dance, in addition to games and activities that develop confidence and generosity on stage and off. Participants will share what they’ve worked on in a performance for families Friday evening. Ages 6-16Session A for ages 6-11 is 9:00-12:00Session B for ages 11-16 10:00-1:00Performance for friends & families Friday Evening 7:00-8:00

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