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AUDITIONS
Auditions for The Taming of the Shrew
Auditions for The Drama GroupÕs fall 2010 production of The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare will be held in Pilling Hall at The First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue, between High Street and Walnut Lane. Check back later for dates and details.
The Drama Group is an all volunteer theatre company.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
BAPTISTA MINOLA (45+) A wealthy and attractive widow. (Yes, we're casting Baptista as female.) She is always fashionably dressed and enjoys the company of men. She wouldnÕt mind marrying again and has her eye on Hortensio. Unfortunately, Hortensio only has eyes for her younger daughter, Bianca, and BaptistaÕs first priority is finding well-to-do husbands for her two daughters.
KATHARINA (25-35) BaptistaÕs elder daughter. She is bright and clever and doesnÕt hesitate to speak her mind. She has no interest in men. Experience has taught her that most of them are fools. Because she grew up being told that her sister, Bianca, was the attractive one, she tends to downplay her own good looks. SheÕs more likely to wear blue jeans and a torn T-shirt than a frilly dress. Because of her blunt nature, she has been labeled a shrew.
BIANCA (20-25) BaptistaÕs younger daughter. She is extremely attractive and feminine, but she knows what she wants and what she doesnÕt want. She has had men fawning over her all of her life and she knows how to play them. She also knows how to wear clothes and always looks gorgeous. Her mother dotes on her. Her sister does not.
HORTENSIO (30-40) A good natured and likeable lug. He probably got through college on a football scholarship. He is so head over heels smitten with Bianca that he doesnÕt realize heÕs the object of the widow BaptistaÕs desire. He is a long-time friend of PetruchioÕs.
GREMIO (65+) A rich, elderly and determined suitor to Bianca. He wants to end his days with a beautiful young wife in his bed. He uses his age and wealth as selling points in his wooing. He promises to make Bianca a rich widow, but he will probably live forever.
PETRUCHIO (30-40) A likeable rogue who is, right now, at loose ends. His father died recently, leaving him fairly well off. HeÕs now traveling about in search of a wealthy wife and in hopes of finding a little adventure along the way. He comes across as brash, bold and confident. The minute he sees Katharina he knows heÕs met his mate. All he has to do is convince her. He is a long-time friend of HortensioÕs.
GUMIO (any age) PetruchioÕs servant, valet, companion, confidant and nursemaid. He was originally employed by PetruchioÕs father and now looks after the son, providing for his needs, cleaning up his messes and doing whatever needs to be done to keep his household running and his life in order. HeÕs loyal and loving and more than a little opinionated. And he could be gay.
VINCENTIO (50+) A very wealthy merchant. Because of his success in business, his family has always lived comfortably, with no concern for money. His only son, Lucentio, was sent to the best schools and was provided the means to travel the world and to take his friends along with him.
LUCENTIO (20-25) A romantic and idealistic young student, eager for learning and ready to experience life. His wealthy and generous father, Vincentio, supplies the means for his carefree lifestyle. His pursuit of higher education is interrupted, however, the minute he sets eyes on the lovely Bianca. She then becomes his only pursuit.
TRANIO (20-25) A cohort of LucentioÕs, but a little more worldly-wise than his friend. He likes a good time and a good scheme and can always improvise his way out of a tight situation. HeÕs a good travelling companion and is more than happy to reap the benefits of his friendÕs extravagances.
BIONDELLO (20-25) A buddy to Lucentio and Tranio. He has more street smarts than book smarts, but heÕs always willing to do whatever his pals need or request of him and to go along for the free ride. He is usually connected to an iPod or some sort of headset.
A PEDANT (50+) A travelling merchant of meager means. HeÕs nervous and officious and has specific and important business to which he must attend. HeÕs also very gullible and far too obliging to strangers. And he doesnÕt hold his liquor very well.
