Playing October 14 – 24, 2026

The Tamer Tamed
by John Fletcher
Adapted by Anne Marie Szucs and Joyanne Rudiak
Directed by Joyanne Rudiak

The Jacobean sequel to William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the ShrewThe Tamer Tamed begins with Maria’s marriage to Petruchio, after the death of his first wife, Kate. Cheered on by her cousin, Byancha, and others, Maria is determined to “tame the tamer,” despite his overwhelming reputation. What ensues is a hilarious and absurd battle of the sexes that strives to bring partners in marriage to a more equal state, a tale far ahead of its time.

CAST

ActorRole

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Team MemberRole
Joyanne RudiakDirector
Mary-Ellen PerleyMentor Director
Anne Marie SzucsDramaturge
Janine WaddeldFight/Intimacy Coordinator
Laura EschakCostume Designer
TBDLighting Designer
TBDSet Designer
Mike HicksSound Designer
Pierre ValoisProduction Manager
Ian HicksStage Manager
Rachel WhippleProperties Master