Kayenta Company presents “The Taming of the Shrew”
By Dawn McLain
The Kayenta Company will present performances of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” July 11, 13 ,and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta.
In this version of William Shakespeare’s hysterical comedy, Richard Hill, Brandon Miller, Joseph Carlisle, and Christa Gross play all 28 parts.
“Shakespeare lovers, people who like romance, people who like comedy, young people who are a bit scared of Shakespeare but curious to know why he’s the bomb … these are the people who will definitely love this wild show,” said Hill.
Hill was inspired to do the play after watching a similar feat by a troupe from the Royal Shakespeare Company perform “Hamlet” a few years ago. He was struck by how skillfully the actors took on different characters and voices and changed in and out of costumes, all at the speed of a Shakespearean comedy.
“It’s fascinating to watch four actors perform 28 roles, wearing and changing in and out of Elizabethan costume — all on stage,” Hill said. “It’s delightful, funny, romantic.”
Tickets are $25 each or $10 for students or children. Tickets are available online at kayentaarts.com or by calling (435) 674-2787.
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