Auditions - Shakespeare Kelowna presents The Taming of The Shrew
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Shakespeare Kelowna is excited to be presenting The Taming of the Shrew as our outdoor summer play in 2026, adapted and directed by Tanya Laing Gahr.
This bold new adaptation reimagines The Taming of the Shrew as a feminist, Regency- era battle of wits. Shakespeare’s original text remains 95% intact but is reimagined to explore the mutual transformation of two fiercely intelligent individuals—Katherina and Petruchio—as they navigate the constraints of identity, power, and how society expects them to behave. It tells a story that shows strength is not based on domination, but in vulnerability, wit, and the courage to defy convention.
Audition Info:
• Audition Dates: 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday 2-4pm January 10th and 11th, and
Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th 2026
• Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2074 East Kelowna Road
• Prepare one Shakespearean comedic monologue, 1–2 minutes in length (does not have to be from The Taming of the Shrew)
• Be prepared to read sides from the script (provided at audition).
• Some roles require physical comedy and verbal agility; expect movement-based work in callbacks.
• Please note any dialect, dance, or musical ability.
What We’re Looking For:
• Comfort with physicality and improvisation
• Comfort with the language and articulation
• Openness to feminist interpretation
• Chemistry — this play thrives on verbal and romantic electricity
Production Details:
• Producer: Shakespeare Kelowna
• Director: Tanya Laing Gahr
• Performance Dates: July 15–25, 2026
• Venue: SpearHead Winery, Kelowna, BC
• Rehearsals Begin: May 5, 2026
• Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30p-9.30pm and Sundays 11:00 am–4:00 pm
• Tech Week: July 8–14, 2026
For more information and to book an audition please visit https://www.shakespearekelowna.org/
This bold new adaptation reimagines The Taming of the Shrew as a feminist, Regency- era battle of wits. Shakespeare’s original text remains 95% intact but is reimagined to explore the mutual transformation of two fiercely intelligent individuals—Katherina and Petruchio—as they navigate the constraints of identity, power, and how society expects them to behave. It tells a story that shows strength is not based on domination, but in vulnerability, wit, and the courage to defy convention.
Audition Info:
• Audition Dates: 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday 2-4pm January 10th and 11th, and
Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th 2026
• Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2074 East Kelowna Road
• Prepare one Shakespearean comedic monologue, 1–2 minutes in length (does not have to be from The Taming of the Shrew)
• Be prepared to read sides from the script (provided at audition).
• Some roles require physical comedy and verbal agility; expect movement-based work in callbacks.
• Please note any dialect, dance, or musical ability.
What We’re Looking For:
• Comfort with physicality and improvisation
• Comfort with the language and articulation
• Openness to feminist interpretation
• Chemistry — this play thrives on verbal and romantic electricity
Production Details:
• Producer: Shakespeare Kelowna
• Director: Tanya Laing Gahr
• Performance Dates: July 15–25, 2026
• Venue: SpearHead Winery, Kelowna, BC
• Rehearsals Begin: May 5, 2026
• Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30p-9.30pm and Sundays 11:00 am–4:00 pm
• Tech Week: July 8–14, 2026
For more information and to book an audition please visit https://www.shakespearekelowna.org/
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Where is it happening?
East Kelowna Hall, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherShakespeare Kelowna Theatre Society
