The Taming of the Shrew

he Taming of the Shrew is a story about a power struggle, a battle of the sexes in which an ambitious man tames his female bride to be. But, what if it were told the other way around? What if women wield the power and the men are expected to conform? Come watch the events unfold as we bring a twist to this old tale about love, romance and raucous wit.

This is a free show on the shores of beautiful Clear Lake. Outdoor seating is on a first come, first-served basis.

Presented by the Mendocino College Lake Center and the Lake County Theatre Company in cooperation with the City of Lakeport, the City of Clearlake, the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake County Friends of Mendocino College.

Cast:
Baptista: Cindy Sobel
Vicentio: Sue Bonera
Lucentio: Carrie Ann Eve
Petruchio: Laura Barnes
Gremio: Marlena Shapiro
Hortensio: Lisa Baker
Tranio: Kayla Owens
Biondello: Ed Borg
Grumio: Annie Barnes
Curtis: Liv Gifford
Nathaniel: Alexander Des March
Philip: Kaleb Sanderson
Joseph: Ben Lopez
Nicholas: Kaitrine Brasier
Pedant: Euni Sloan

Katherina: Zack Jordan
Bianca: Chris Griffith
Widow: Kaleb Sanderson

Haberdasher: Jenifare Martin
Tailor: Kali Bowyer
Servant: Kaitrine Brasier

Director: John Tomlinson
Producer: Charise Reynolds

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Dear Elcee, I have some ideas of plays that I’d like to see LCTC perform. Who do I give my suggestions to? Dear Reader,Thank you for asking. Actually, we have been asked this question quite a bit. The short answer is, the Play Selection Committee. Who are they, you ask? The Lake County Theatre Company