Taming of the Shrew
About the Production
Shakespeare’s comedic tale of marital mismatch is given new life and modern energy in Ballet Austin’s lighthearted and lovely recreation. Commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2004, this 17th-century tale of the trials of courtship, marriage, and common courtesy reminds us that true love is seldom achieved at first sight. With dynamic choreography and breathtaking costumes, Artistic Director Stephen Mills offers a masterful work that enhances Kate’s fiery petulance, Petruchio’s patience, Lucentio’s maneuvers and Bianca’s sweet, naiveté in ways that would make the Bard himself proud.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills | MUSIC: Antonio Vivaldi, Alessandro Scarlatti, Domenico Scarlatti & Vincenzo Tommasini
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Licensing Information
For information about licensing this production, contact us or view the Technical Specifications.
Paul Michael Bloodgood
Creative Brand Producer & Licensing Manager
512-423-4509
paul.bloodgood@balletaustin.org
Bill Sheffield
Production Director
512.476.9151, ext. 113
bill.sheffield@balletaustin.org
Technical Specifications
Item | Minimum Requirements |
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Stage size | 40 X 40 (last lineset) |
Grid height | 80 feet |
Wing space | 20 feet per side |
Upstage area | 10 feet |
Working linesets | 35 |
Stage floor | The stage floor must be resilient wood; the floor cannot be concrete or wood directly over concrete; if the surface is concrete, the Presenter must provide a professional dance sub-floor that must cover stage area from wall to wall. The surface must have any traps leveled, holes plugged, and no protruding nails or screws. The stage floor or sub-floor must be covered with a black, Marley-style dance floor. |
Soft good provided by house | Full set of black legs and border, two full-stage black panels |
Recorded or live music | Recorded music or live orchestra |
Lighting | The Presenter shall furnish the company a complete inventory of house lighting equipment. The Company shall endeavor to work within the house instrumentation but any necessary rentals shall be at presenter’s cost. There should also be enough cable, side arms, C-clamps and color frames to sufficiently hang the lighting plot. |
Audio | One house speaker system–center cluster and/or house left and right speakers; two to four backstage monitor speaker; one announce-quality microphone, separately controlled; one headset communication system, with seven stations and operable headsets; and one paging system to dressing rooms. |
Power | Standard |
Typical set-up schedule | Day 1: Hang electrics and goods; Day 2: Focus/finish set up; Day 3: Cueing/dancers rehearse |
Personnel | One TD, LD required, 20+ dancers |
Shipping | 26-foot truck |