Panther Players to present "The Taming of the Shrew"

The Fort Zumwalt North Panther Players present William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” on November 18-20th

Tickets can be purchased by students during lunches for $5 starting Monday, November 15, and will be available to the public at the door for $7

This is Shakespeare like you have never seen before. “Taming of the Shrew” shows the comedic love story of Katherina and Petruchio.
This classic “rom-com” features Katherina, a “shrew” in Padua, who must find a husband before her sister Bianca is allowed to marry. Petruchio comes to town from Verona searching for a wealthy wife, and gratefully accepts the challenge of winning over Katherina. Meanwhile, suitors in the town scheme and take on alternate identities all to earn Bianca’s love. Will Petruchio have Katherina for his wife? Come find out on November 18-20 as the Panther Players bring a Wild West take to a beloved Shakespeare classic.
Director Theresa Nigus stated, “I am excited to bring “Taming of the Shrew” to the FZN stage. Setting it in the old west and producing it in slapstick style brings us close to Shakespeare’s original inspiration of the commedia dell arte of Italy. “Shrew” should be a tongue-in-cheek look at the battle of the sexes, all done with a nod and a wink to the audience. The cast has worked really hard to do justice to this style.” Fort Zumwalt North Senior Michael Schmitt, who plays Petruchio, says, “This show has helped me prepare myself for the best senior year I could wish for. I love all of this cast more than anything.”
Come support the Fort Zumwalt North High Drama Department and enjoy “Taming of the Shrew”!

(Article written by Makenna Tilly)

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The Fort Zumwalt North Drama Program has remained a staple in the North High community since the auditorium was built in 1991. As the Panther Players, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We strive to perform in a way that encompasses audience members of all ages.

Cast
Petruchio……………………………...Michael Schmitt
Katherina……………………………...Makenna Tilley
Lucentio……………………………….Ethan Simon
Bianca………………………………....Elaney Reed
Baptista……………………………….Tenchi Bodkin
Gremio………………………………..Carson Tubb
Hortensio……………………………..Nic Mreen
Tranio………………………………....McKenzie Nelson
Biondello……………………………...Olivia Jacquin
Grumio………………………………..Reilly Smith
Widow………………………………...Peyton Dydell
Townsperson/Vincentio……………..Kevin Wells
Townsperson/Pedant………………..Brad Dixon
Townsperson/Curtis………………....Ren Meeks
Townsperson/Nathaniel……………..Riley Rebore
Townsperson/Peter………………….Karlie Roberts
Officer………………………………...Abby Sides
Townsperson/Tailor………………….Hailey Deptula
Townsperson/Haberdasher………...Marshae Hogue
Townsperson/Servant……………....Alyssa Allen
Townsperson/Joseph(Julia)………..Nataleigh Daleen
Townsperson/Phillip(Phebe)............Emma Booth
Crew
Stage Manager……………………………….Emge
Assistant Stage Manager…………………....AJ Kruse
Light Board Op……………………………….Dillon Mayberry
Sound Board Op……………………………..Grace Anderson
Deck Crew Chief……………………………..Lillie Emge
Prop Master…………………………………...Amanda Brown
Props Crew…………………………………...Ella Shylanski
………………………………………………….Jay Routt
Deck Crew…………………………………….Jax King
………………………………………………....Jake Steffen
Head of Wardrobe/Makeup………………....Sam Abdelkarim
Hair/Wardrope Crew………………………....Maiya Cote
………………………………………………....Jordan Carmichael
………………………………………………....Bree Waaler
………………………………………………....Nylah Strong
………………………………………………....Viktoriia Oshyiko
FOH Manager………………………………...Sammi Wurst
FOH Manager………………………………...Morgan Bowen
Usher..………………………………………....Maddi Dorey
Usher…………………………………………..Elexis Davidson
Usher…………………………………………..Macey Thiel
Usher…………………………………………..Abby Hixenbaugh