The Taming of the Shrew: an All Women Staged Reading

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Jill Swanson as Petruchio and Gwen Kelso as Kate

In Shakespeare's time, only men were allowed on stage. Now we will turn the tables. In this classic comedy, Austin's finest actresses will take the stage in this replica of an Elizabethan Theatre: Richard Garriott's Curtain Theatre. Join us in this beautiful setting amid a pecan grove on the shores of Lake Austin off City Park Rd., near Rts. 2222 and 360.

Featuring Babs George, Jill Blackwood, Jenny Larson, Linda Nenno, and Karen Jambon. Directed by Artistic Director Ann Ciccolella. A Professional/Actor's Equity Staged Reading.

When: March 26, 27, 28 at 8PM
Where: The Curtain
Tickets: www.nowplayingaustin.com or 512-474-8497

On Stage: Mary Stuart

Mary Stuart in the Snow

When: Feb 11-28
Where: The Rollins Studio Theater at the Long Center

Thanks so much to all that came out to share this wonderful production with us!

Now in its 25th anniversary season, Austin Shakespeare is proud to be the first theater in the Southwest to be awarded the rights to produce the new suspenseful adaptation of Mary Stuart by British poet/playwright Peter Oswald, which was recently nominated for 7 “Tony” Awards for the Broadway production. Austin Shakespeare will transform the Long Center for the Performing Arts Rollins Theater into a run-way with audience on two sides designed for a modern day take on the Elizabethan era as they perform one of history’s illustrious high stakes Tudors story love triangle opening Valentine’s Day weekend.

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