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The Taming of the Shrew is this spring’s regional read for Cleveland County Library System beginning on March 15 through April 30. They have partnered with 7 other library systems in the region for Whole Lotta Shakespeare Goin’ On, focusing on the works of William Shakespeare.
Believed to have been written between 1592 and 1594, the comedy portrays the courtship by fortune hunter, Petruchio, of the beautiful heiress Katharina whose personality has repelled all previous suitors. Petruchio woos her, resulting in their marriage and subsequently her “taming” by Petruchio. The play brims with witty, fast-paced dialogue and physical humor and is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works which is performed across the world.
Free pass-along copies of the play will be available at the library while supplies last beginning on Saturday, February 15.
A number of related activities will be hosted by the library, including Shakespeare at the Cinema –showings of Kiss Me Kate on March 15, and the 1967 film version of The Taming of the Shrew starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor on March 29.
Entertaining Professor Elliot Engel will present “William Before He Was Shakespeare” at the library on March 24.
April 12 brings Happy Birthday William: An Elizabethan Family Fair, featuring stories, games and mask-making for children as well as wandering minstrels, jugglers, sword fights, weavers, spinners and more all in period costume.
Greater Shelby Community Theater will present The Taming of the Shrew – Southern Fried in late April and early May.
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