Daniel José Molina, Casey Hoekstra & Alejandra Escalante. Photo by Liz Lauren.
The Taming of the Shrew
By William Shakespeare
Adapted & Directed by Shana Cooper
Welcome to APT's Study Guide, created to accompany Student Matinee performances of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, adapted and directed by Shana Cooper. Use it however you see fit - before or after the performance, in any way that best suits your class.
Below you'll find a number of resources designed to help your class better understand and engage with this remarkable play. And for more information on this production of The Taming of the Shrew and APT's education programs, visit americanplayers.org.
Character Guide
A list of actors and accompanying photos to help your class follow the plot and introduce them to the characters in the play.
Synopsis
A description of the play, from start to finish.
News & Multi-Media
A selection of articles, interviews and videos featuring The Taming of the Shrew artists and experts.
Creative Team for The Taming of the Shrew
Adaptor/Director: Shana Cooper
Assistant Director: John Taylor Phillips
Voice & Text Coach: Sara Becker
Costume Design: Raquel Adorno
Scenic Design: Andrew Boyce
Lighting Design: Cha See
Sound Design & Original Music: Broken Chord
Choreographer: Steph Paul
Fight Director: James Ridge
Stage Manager: Laura F. Wendt
Production Photos: Hannah Jo Anderson & Liz Lauren
Thanks to our Major Education Funders
With Additional Support From
Linda Amacher * Nancy & Dale Amacher * Tom & Renee Boldt * Paul & Susan Brenner * Arch & Eugenia Bryant * Ronni Jones APT Children's Fund at the Madison Community Foundation * Rob & Mary Gooze * Herzfeld Foundation * Orange & Dean Schroeder * Lynda Sharpe