Hear what Theatrius has to say about the African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “The Taming of the Shrew,” set during the summer of love.
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The Taming of the Shrew
Theatre Eddys gives a powerful review of African-American Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew.
‘The Taming of the Shrew’ glitters again in spirited ’70s adaptation
African-American Shakespeare Company makes waves with their production of Taming of the Shrew, set in the 1970s.
Portland Center Stage Gives Shakespeare’s Coriolanus Modern Touches
“Where the play succeeds the most is in its political undertones, which reflect flaws in today’s democracy.”
Level Up Your Reading List
This fall, Play On Shakespeare has the perfect reading list for you, with books written by some of our partner artists!
Playwriting at Play On Shakespeare
Our playwrights took on the challenge of translating Shakespeare’s works into modern verse. Here’s what they have to say.
A fresh ‘Coriolanus’: Shakespeare for today
Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus,” in a modern translation and a female/nonbinary cast, delves into matters of power and politics that feel both ancient and contemporary.
CORIOLANUS Brings Democracy Into Question
CORIOLANUS is about to hit the Oregon Shakespeare Festival stage! Read on to glean exclusive insights by director Rosa Joshi and dramaturg Kamilah Bush on the creation of CORIOLANUS.
Review: CORIOLANUS at Portland Center Stage
CORIOLANUS is not one of Shakespeare’s most popular or frequently performed plays. But, after seeing the riveting production currently running at Portland Center Stage co-presented with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, I think it should be.
Julius Caesar
August 15 – 28, 2024 | Theatre Space North East | Production | Sunderland, UK