Panther Players to present "The Taming of the Shrew"

O'Fallon MO

11 November, 2021

11:25 AM

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The Fort Zumwalt North Panther Players present William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" on November 18-20th Tickets can be purchased by students during lunches for $5 starting Monday, November 15, and will be available to the public at the door for $7 This is Shakespeare like you have never seen before. "Taming of the Shrew" shows the comedic love story of Katherina and Petruchio. This classic "rom-com" features Katherina, a "shrew" in Padua, who must find a husband before her sister Bianca is allowed to marry. Petruchio comes to town from Verona searching for a wealthy wife, and gratefully accepts the challenge of winning over Katherina. Meanwhile, suitors in the town scheme and take on alternate identities all to earn Bianca's love. Will Petruchio have Katherina for his wife? Come find out on November 18-20 as the Panther Players bring a Wild West take to a beloved Shakespeare classic. Director Theresa Nigus stated, "I am excited to bring "Taming of the Shrew" to the FZN stage. Setting it in the old west and producing it in slapstick style brings us close to Shakespeare's original inspiration of the commedia dell arte of Italy. "Shrew" should be a tongue-in-cheek look at the battle of the sexes, all done with a nod and a wink to the audience. The cast has worked really hard to do justice to this style." Fort Zumwalt North Senior Michael Schmitt, who plays Petruchio, says, "This show has helped me prepare myself for the best senior year I could wish for. I love all of this cast more than anything." Come support the Fort Zumwalt North High Drama Department and enjoy "Taming of the Shrew"! (Article written by Makenna Tilly) - ### -The Fort Zumwalt North Drama Program has remained a staple in the North High community since the auditorium was built in 1991. As the Panther Players, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We strive to perform in a way that encompasses audience members of all ages. CastPetruchio……………………………...Michael SchmittKatherina……………………………...Makenna TilleyLucentio……………………………….Ethan SimonBianca………………………………....Elaney ReedBaptista……………………………….Tenchi BodkinGremio………………………………..Carson TubbHortensio……………………………..Nic MreenTranio………………………………....McKenzie NelsonBiondello……………………………...Olivia JacquinGrumio………………………………..Reilly SmithWidow………………………………...Peyton DydellTownsperson/Vincentio……………..Kevin WellsTownsperson/Pedant………………..Brad DixonTownsperson/Curtis………………....Ren MeeksTownsperson/Nathaniel……………..Riley ReboreTownsperson/Peter………………….Karlie RobertsOfficer………………………………...Abby SidesTownsperson/Tailor………………….Hailey DeptulaTownsperson/Haberdasher………...Marshae HogueTownsperson/Servant……………....Alyssa AllenTownsperson/Joseph(Julia)………..Nataleigh DaleenTownsperson/Phillip(Phebe)............Emma BoothCrewStage Manager……………………………….EmgeAssistant Stage Manager…………………....AJ KruseLight Board Op……………………………….Dillon MayberrySound Board Op……………………………..Grace AndersonDeck Crew Chief……………………………..Lillie EmgeProp Master…………………………………...Amanda BrownProps Crew…………………………………...Ella Shylanski………………………………………………….Jay RouttDeck Crew…………………………………….Jax King………………………………………………....Jake SteffenHead of Wardrobe/Makeup………………....Sam AbdelkarimHair/Wardrope Crew………………………....Maiya Cote………………………………………………....Jordan Carmichael………………………………………………....Bree Waaler………………………………………………....Nylah Strong………………………………………………....Viktoriia OshyikoFOH Manager………………………………...Sammi WurstFOH Manager………………………………...Morgan BowenUsher..………………………………………....Maddi DoreyUsher…………………………………………..Elexis DavidsonUsher…………………………………………..Macey Thiel Usher…………………………………………..Abby Hixenbaugh