Ongoing: Review of Saltfire Theatre’s The Taming of the Shrew
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Review of Saltfire Theatre’s The Taming of the Shrew
Last night Saltfire Theatre proved once again why community theater is a true community treasure. In a sparkling presentation of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, the talented ensemble brought Shakespeare’s words to life.
There’s a lot of talent here: Charley Pope, the opportunistic Petruchio who came to “wive it wealthily in Padua” is a splendid physical and emotional match to the fiery Katherina, played by Rose Burt, and their interactions sizzle across the stage. Katherina’s mother, Baptista (Michelle Hensel) is more subdued than the combative pair, but always a part of the action around her. And there’s nothing subdued about Ciel Pope’s Grumio. The supporting cast (too many to mention here) is strong, too.
Last night’s performance was technically a dress rehearsal “preview” when the ensemble needed extra time to regroup after Consuelo Aduviso Brennan, the show’s original director, suffered a stroke. Genevieve Barlow, who also plays Bianca, took on the director’s role to bring Consuelo’s vision to life.
Set in the mid-1930’s, the production was enhanced by wonderful period costumes designed by Libby Wennstrom and music from that era. Think “Stormy Weather”, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and other vintage tunes.
Performances will be August 5 and 6 at Fort Worden, Under the Big Madrona, August 10-13 at Finnriver Farm and Cidery and back at Fort Worden on August 17-20. For tickets and more information go to www.saltfiretheatre.org
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Last night Saltfire Theatre proved once again why community theater is a true community treasure. In a sparkling presentation of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, the talented ensemble brought Shakespeare’s words to life.
There’s a lot of talent here: Charley Pope, the opportunistic Petruchio who came to “wive it wealthily in Padua” is a splendid physical and emotional match to the fiery Katherina, played by Rose Burt, and their interactions sizzle across the stage. Katherina’s mother, Baptista (Michelle Hensel) is more subdued than the combative pair, but always a part of the action around her. And there’s nothing subdued about Ciel Pope’s Grumio. The supporting cast (too many to mention here) is strong, too.
Last night’s performance was technically a dress rehearsal “preview” when the ensemble needed extra time to regroup after Consuelo Aduviso Brennan, the show’s original director, suffered a stroke. Genevieve Barlow, who also plays Bianca, took on the director’s role to bring Consuelo’s vision to life.
Set in the mid-1930’s, the production was enhanced by wonderful period costumes designed by Libby Wennstrom and music from that era. Think “Stormy Weather”, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and other vintage tunes.
Performances will be August 5 and 6 at Fort Worden, Under the Big Madrona, August 10-13 at Finnriver Farm and Cidery and back at Fort Worden on August 17-20. For tickets and more information go to www.saltfiretheatre.org
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