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Taming of the Shrew, The

Synopsis
Radio broadcast of The Taming of the Shrew adapted by Carl Ritchie from Robert Loper’s 1960 stage production for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Gerard Larson is Petruchio and Ann Hackney is Kate.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
15 Aug 1960 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
60 mins
Availability
No archive copy found (2007).

Credits

Director
Andrew C. Love
Writer
William Shakespeare
Adaptor for Radio
Carl Ritchie
Cast
Ann HackneyKatherina
Gerard LarsonPetruchio
Charles Taylor (2)Baptista Minola
Tom VailTranio
Hugh EvansGremio

Additional Details

Theatre
Shakespeare Festival Theatre
Theatre company
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Notes

History
The tenth anniversary broadcast of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on NBC.
Textual information
The Christopher Sly scenes are cut as is the Bianca subplot.

Production Company

Name

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Contact
Archivist
Email
archives@osfashland.org
Web
http://www.osfashland.org External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 541 482 2111
Address
15 S Pioneer Street
Ashland
Oregon 97520

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