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The Taming

The Taming          Sept 9 – Oct 9, 2022
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates

In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, Miss America contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Here’s lookin’ at you, America.

Sept 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and Oct 1, 6, 7, 8, at 8pm

Sundays Sept 11, 18 & 25, and Oct 2 & 9 at 2pm

Featuring Krista Schafer Ewbank, Taylor Towers, and Stephanie VanAlstine.  Lighting design by Harley Miah. Costume design by Lauren Montgomery.  Scenic design by Gwen Lindsay. Properties design by Amanda Bates. Sound design by Frannie Shepherd-Bates.  Stage managed by Samantha Silva.  Scenic Carpenter, Gordie Mosley. Meet the cast and creative team HERE.

*This play contains adult language and themes. Running time appx 80 minutes, no intermission.  A water based haze is used.  

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1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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