New Theatre Kicks Off New Season With 'The Taming Of The Shrew'

NEW THEATRE KICKS OFF ITS 2009-2010 SEASON WITH SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDY - THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

New Theatre kicks of its 2009-2010 Season with Shakespeare's comedy, The Taming of the Shrew adapted by Roberto Prestigiacomo.  This classic battle-of-the-sexes romp is the tale of a shrewish woman and her strong-willed husband, both causing havoc on the conventions of courtship and marriage.

Director and adapter, Roberto Prestigiacomo, masterfully directs The Taming of the Shrew in a traditional "comedia del'arte" style.  New Theatre veterans Israel Garcia, Clint Hooper, Stephen Neal, Jackie Rivera and Christopher Vicchiollo are joined by Karen Garcia, Rusty Allison and Joshua Horn, all making their New Theatre debut.  Rounding out the cast is Acting Apprentices/Interns  Adriana Perez and Dawn Plummer.  Also making her New Theatre debut will be Production Stage Manager Dana Hesch with a returning design team of  Lighting Designer Travis Neff, Sound Designer Matt Corey,  Costume Designer K. Blair Brown and Scenic Designer Nicole Quintana. 

The production of The Taming of the Shrew is sponsored in part by Funding Arts Network. 
August 27 - September 27, 2009
Performances Thursday through Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday at 1 pm.  Additional Sunday 5:30 pm on September 6, 13, & 20.
Ticket & Subscription information:
Preview- Thursday, August 27 at 8 pm: $ 20 All other performances: $ 40 
Flexible Season Memberships available

Student Rush tickets available for students (under 25 with valid I.D.) for $ 15, at the door no earlier than 1 hour prior to curtain.  Subject to availability.  
New Theatre is located in Coral Gables, just one block from Village of Merrick Park at 4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables, Florida 33146

For tickets, call (305) 443-5909 Or visit www.new-theatre.org

2009- 2010 Season Schedule * World Premiere     ** NNPN World Premiere
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare August 27 - September 27, 2009 This classic battle-of-the-sexes romp is the tale of a shrewish woman and her strong-willed husband, both causing havoc on the conventions of courtship and marriage.

In Development* by David Caudle
October 8 - November 8, 2009  

Sex, death, and dramaturgy take the stage at a conference for aspiring young playwrights and their legendary mentor; the previous year had dire consequences, and now lightning seems poised to strike twice.

26 Miles** by Quiara Alegría Hudes November 19 - December 20, 2009 A Cuban mother defies a custody ruling, kidnaps her estranged Jewish daughter, and the two drive west in search of the authentic American experience.

The Hour of the Tiger* by Sandra Riley January 14 - February 14, 2010 An American woman immersed in Japan during the cease fire is tangled between rescuing a geisha from her money hungry master and conquering her own fears.

Equus by Peter Shaffer February 25 - March 28, 2010 The primal and electric story of a stable boy and psychiatrist who seeks to understand the sexual and religious mystery which leads to a climactic and unbelievable event.

A New Play* TBA April 8 - May 9, 2010

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