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The Taming of The Shrew by William Shakespeare
February 17 - 27, 1999
Directed by · Ron Cameron
Assistant to the Director Shelly Cass
Costumes designed by DavidJuby
Lighting designed by Angela DaRocha
Original Set designed by Jules Tonus
Scenic & Props Concepts designed by Julia Tribe
Fight Direction by Daniel Levinson
Sound designed by Nick Vuckovic
Direction: Ron Cameron
1999 marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance at The Globe Theatre in London, the site of Shakespeare's greatest accomplishments. So we take particular pleasure this year in mounting The Taming of the Shrew for our Theatre Sheridan audience.
In a recent BBC radio 4 poll, British listeners overwhelmingly voted William Shakespeare as the 'Personality of the Millennium'.
While many today find the patriarchal presuppositions of some of Shakespeare's characters in The Taming of the Shrew to be politically insensitive to New Age thinking, the play has survived for four centuries and continues to win new fans through its wit and exuberance. The story of the first meeting of two huge souls is timeless. The script remains relevant even in 1999 because it explores personal chemistry· between people, issues of losing and winning in the battleground of love, and the meaning of love, duty and respect.
Our production is set in the Renaissance when Italy was the cultural and trading centre of the civilized world. Eastern influences are introduced
through costume design, and musical choices reflect the influence of Italian culture in the development of the English madrigal.
We in the company have enjoyed exploring Shakespeare's text for clues in interpretation and staging, for shadings of character and relationship, and for the sheer fun of the verbal fireworks. We hope you enjoy our exploration of life 400 years ago.
Ron Cameron, Director
The Taming of the Shrew Cast of Characters
Katherine Baptista Bianca
Petruchio Lucentio Gremio Hortensio Vincentio Pedant Tranio Biondello Grumio Tailor Haberdasher Widow 1st Servant 2nd Servant 3rd Servant Nathaniel Curtis Nuns
Priest
Fight Captains
Sophie Schottlander David Nevin Sheri Cormier (Wed. & Fri.) Sarah Goddard (Thurs. & Sat.) Sean Andrews Don Mitchell Yasin Sheikh Scott Freethy Andrew Colborne J.P. Baldwin Daniel Murphy Adrian Gorrissen Greg Csefko Jet Matas Linda Domenichini Colleen O'Brien Erin Heagle Adrianne Marcucci Linda Domenichini Andrew Colborne Jet Matas Erin Heagle, Adrianne Marcucci, Linda Domenichini, Colleen O'Brien, Sheri Cormier, Sarah Goddard Jet Matas
Sheri Connier, Sarah Goddard
Sean Andrews
Greg Csefko
Sarah Goddard
Miriam Cano
(stage manager)
Andrew Colborne
Scott Freethy
Jet Matas
Sheri Cormier Don Mitchell
Adrian Gorrissen Sophie Schottlander
Adrianne Marcucci David Nevin
Daniel Murphy Colleen O'Brien
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Yasin Sheikh J.P Baldwin
Linda Domenichini Erin Heagle
Brian Campbell
(assistant stage manager)
Stage Manager Miriam Cano
Assistant Stage Manager Brian Campbell
Student Assistant Technical Director Kevin Cahill
Production Audio Engineer Judson Nichols
Audio Operator Lucas Simonetto
Audio Crew Todd Lefebvre, Sherri Forbes, Michael Schuman
Head Carpenter Anthony Clarke
Carpenters Nelson Anselmo, Daniel Lizzotti, Mark Knuckle, Shona Woodland
Lighting Board Operator Michael Erwin
Production Electrician Jules Morazain
Electricians Angus Deuxberry, Graeme Rivers, Barbara Day, Tammy Fenner, Jeff Murphy
Head Painter Jennifer Hurban
Painters Larissa Alexander, Brian Bishop, Jody Smith, Alanna Carr, Carla Galli
Properties Crew Heather Bamford, Steven Morrison, Rose Cousineau, Field, Eric Hoshooley, Fred Malpass
Head of Wardrobe Crew Jennifer Graham
Wardrobe Crew Michael Nunn, Carmen Caycho, Kathryn Garnett, Kelly Levack, Ryan Beale, Carla Galli
Dresser Carla Galli
Production Assistants Jeremy Cadger, Nathan Lawson
Special Thanks
Theatre Sheridan acknowl
edges the following for
their support of this
production:
• Pat Richards, Panasonic CanadaInc.
• Physical Resources Department,Sheridan College
• Creative Services,Sheridan College
• Don .Graves,
Assistance in Music Research
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The action takes place in a variety of settings in and around Padua, Italy
Musical numbers include:
Come Again Salutaris Angelica Ah Comme C'est Chose Belle (Oh, what a beautiful thing) Here's a Health! Whither Away
Recorded pieces of Music include:
Giovanni Battista Fontana, Sonata #16 Samuel Scheidt, Galliard Battaglia Johann Ludwig Krebs, Fantasia F minor John Farmer, A little pretty bonny lass Thomas Morely, Shoot false love Thomas Morely, Now is the month of maying Thomas Morely, Though Philomela lost her love Thomas Weelkes, The nightingale, the organ of delight Thomas Weelkes, Come, sirrah Jack, ho! John Farmer, Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone Thomas Morely, On A fair morning John Wilbye, Oft have f vowed William Byrd, Is love a boy? Thomas Weelkes, All at once we met John Dowland, Fine knacks for ladies Thomas Morely, I love, alas I love thee Thomas Tomkins, See, see the shepherd's queen John Wilbye, Lady your words do spite me John Dowland, Come again Thomas Weelkes, Tan ta ra, cries Mars William Byrd, This sweet and merry month of May Giovanni Battista Fontana, Sonata #1 Giovanni Battista Fontana, Sonata #7 Francesco Turini, Sonata a 3'1I Corisino' Francesco Turini, Sinfonia a 3 Francesco Turini, Gagliarda a 3 Andrea Cima, Capriccio a 4 Sebastian Fetsa, Se'l pensier Jacob Arcadelt, O felid occhi miei Jacob Arcadelt, Voi ve n'andate Jacob Arcadelt, Sapet' amanti Cipriano de Rare, Da le belle contrade Heinrich Issac, Carmen
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Services
Academic Chair Michael Collins
Artistic Director Rod Maxwell
Production Manager Bill Penner
Technical Director Simon Day
Assistant Technical Director Vince Kolcz
Production Stage Manager Debra McKay
Head of Design Julia Tribe
Scenic Artist Sylvie Boulanger
Head of Wardrobe David Juby
Wardrobe Assistant Tracey Beach
Head of Properties Department Heather Kent
Head of Properties, Kiss Me, Kate William Sovie
Properties Buyer Jane McLeod
Head of AudioNick Vuck.ovic
Front of House Operations Grace Kay
Box Office Managers Jane Ince, Jan Munroe
House Manager June Zaltz
Assistant House Manager Laureli VanDyk
Ushers Joel Baldwin, Roshini Bolar, Amber Handley, Erin Heagle, Shannon Blair, Lisa Lebeer, Jennifer Phenix, Kraig Paul Proulx
Manager of Hospitality Services Tom Boychuck
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Musicians
Alan Poaps Paul Ashwell Andy Ballantyne
Al Cross Steve Lucas Shawn Moody Ross Woolridge
Piano Trombone
Alto Piccolo & Flute Drums
Bass Trumpet Tenor &
Baritone Clarinet Ange Ci�o Sound Engineer
Photography by Peter J. T9QJ.UpS()Il and Bo Janek
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