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Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts presents ‘The Taming
of the Shrew’ Theatre Production, Sept. 22
Area residents are invited to witness one of William
Shakespeare’s most popular comedies as the National Players,
America’s longest running classical touring company, presents
“The Taming of the Shrew” at the Owens Community College Center
for Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday, Sept. 22.
The performance will take place in the College’s Mainstage
Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The Owens Toledo-area Campus is located on
Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
“Owens Community College is proud to present ‘The Taming of the
Shrew’, arguably one of William Shakespeare’s most popular
theatrical productions,” said Barbara Barkan, Owens Director for
the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. “National Players
offers a fresh twist on the classic ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ as
they infuse a ‘wild western’ theme into the performance. Cowboy
boots and lassos will be prevalent within the theatre production
as Katharina and Petruchio wage an epic battle for domination.”
The National Players was founded in 1949 with the overall
commitment to supporting young theatrical talent and celebrating
the experience of theatergoing by presenting the world’s
greatest dramatic literature. Comprised of young professional
actors, the company annually travels throughout the country
performing two plays in repertory, which includes a
Shakespearean play and dramatic classic. Throughout the years,
the touring group has showcased their talents to thousands of
individuals around the global highlighted by an appearance in
the East Wind of the White House and in the Middle East for
American military. National Players has also performed in
Europe, Asia and throughout 40 states.
National Players’ productions are known for adhering to strict
traditions of touring theatre that includes company members not
only performing multiple roles, but also technical assignments
ranging from lighting to set-up. The theatre group will provide
a unique take on the timeless “The Taming of the Shrew”
production set in the western frontier.
Tickets for “The Taming of the Shrew” performance are $20 and
all seats are general admission. To purchase tickets, visit
www.owens.edu or contact the College’s Box Office. For more
information about this event, contact the Center for Fine and
Performing Arts at (567) 661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2787. |
