Nov. 21, 2007 - The Taming of the Shrew -Proud momma time:
We continue receiving feedback about The Taming of the Shrew production our daughters were in and received these comments about the play– very cool: Beth (one of the actor’s wife) brought the homeschool co-op group that she teaches, they are reading and discussing "Shrew" I thought you all might like to read their comments.....these young folks are12-17 yrs of age. Renee' (Assistant Director) Here are the comments my class made about The Taming of the Shrew for Becky: I never thought that I would like Shakespeare. When we saw the play, it came to life - it was real. It was cool. Thank you for making the play so great. ~ Zac (I can't tell you how hard it was to see my DD in a wedding dress!) We went to see The Taming of the Shrew on the 17th of October. I enjoyed it thoroughly. There was so much energy. After reading the play, I was unsure of what the couple thought about the whole scene. After seeing the play, I knew exactly what everybody thought of everything. Thank you very much. ~ Zach I loved your play (The Taming of the Shrew). It was my favorite play that I have ever seen. It was funny, romantic, and great. It’s just too awesome for words. My favorite character was Kate. She just played the part perfect. I was a little unsure about it being set in the 50’s. But it was great. It actually made me feel like I was there. Everybody was just fantastic. Oh, and I loved the dancing at the end with the disco ball! ~ Rosie ~ Mahriah (My DD, Natalie, as Biondella; a gal of many hats and many faces! She was a riot!) (No, I'm not playing favorites. Biondella was a big part played to the hilt with much silliness and many hat changes! I wish you could have been here to see this!) We went to see The Taming of the Shrew on the 17th of October. It was the best play I have ever seen! I loved how you got such good actors. Lucentio and Grumio were the most funny. I hope everyone loved it as much as my class did. Thank you for making such a wonderful play. ~ Cassidy (Biondella's and Gremio's hysterical dancing stole the finale'!) Thank you very much for the great performance of The Taming of the Shrew on the 17th of October. It was great. All the actors acted like they were having a good time. The tickets were affordable and that made it fun. The set design was well done. In a little while, we are doing a play for my family and the set gave me some ideas! Everyone working there seemed very friendly. Thank you again. ~ Caitlin We went to see The Taming of the Shrew on the 17th of October and it was so cool! The actors were great! They did a great job performing it in the 1950’s. The set and props were awesome! My favorite character was Kate - she did a great job performing her feelings. Thanks a lot for everything! ~ Tacy (Kate dragging Bianca, my DD Corinne. She was great as Miss Spoiled-Bobby-socker-with-many-suitors.) "As a homeschooling parent and teacher of a Shakespeare class at our Co-op, I can’t tell you how much I appreciated the opportunity to take my kids/ students to the school performance of The Taming of the Shrew at RCT. Being exposed to theatre in general is so important for kids, but it is essential when studying Shakespeare. RCT gave my students a chance to see a wonderful, high quality Shakespearean production close to home. It was a valuable educational experience and a really fun afternoon as well! Thanks again and keep up the good work." ~ Beth Besides these, we've had many adults, some who have seen Broadway or big city professional plays, say this is the best play they have ever seen. No small things so I will let my lips be the ones to praise the great group of people, and my daughters, of course, who made it happen. Okay, I have to include this. Natalie’s character, Biondella, was crazy as written by The Bard, and Natalie memorized and recited the following at incredible speed and with incredible wit while pointing out the clothing items on herself and the horse parts on a Pin-the-tail-on-the donkey poster: "Why, Petruchio is coming, in a new hat and an old jerkin; a pair of old breeches thrice turned; a pair of boots that have been candle cases, one buckled, another laced; an old rusty sword (I loved the way she accentuated that) ta’en out of the town armory, with a broken hilt and chapeless; with two broken points; his horse hipped – with an old mothy saddle and stirrups of no kindred- besides, possessed with the glanders and like to mose in the chine; troubled with the lampas, infected with the fashions, full of windgalls, sped with spavins, rayed with the yellows, past cure of the fives, stark spoiled with the staggers, begnawn with the bots, swayed in the back, and shoulder-shotten; near-legged before, and with a half-checked bit and a headstall of sheep’s leather which, being restrained to keep him from stumbling, hat been often burst and new-repaired with knots; one girth six times pieced, and a woman’s crupper of velure which hath two letters for her name fairly set down in studs, and here and there pieced with packthread." You try it. (You know my spell check loved this Shakespeare stuff!) Well, I had to take advantage of everyone, including the baby sleeping in and post these fun pics with the great comments. Thankful for my amazing children, Michelle Watching the play was much more vibrant than reading the book. It was a lot easier to study the play after watching it. The actors were all really good. My favorite part was the danger of the food flying around at Petruchio’s house! I enjoyed the experience a lot. Thanks. ~ Lucas (DDs, Lenae and Jillian were Lucy and Ethel, servants at Petruchio's household - recipients of the thrown food!)
We are grateful for the performance of The Taming of the Shrew. As a class we went to a showing. It was fantastic to actually see the play. We have been studying the play and absolutely adored how enthusiastic the actors were. They looked so happy to be performing. It is great to follow the story and see it. Thanks for having a school performance. I hope to see another performance soon. I loved how humorous the entire play was. I laughed until the tears came. It is great to see the actors taking their parts to the next level. Biondella and Grumio were always moving or doing something hilarious. Kate and Petruchio were fantastic in their conversations. Each character helped bring out the best in the play.
~ Katie
Comments
Nov. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
Wow! Looks like it was awesome!
I so wish I could have gone... =(
You have every reason (s) to be so proud!
Nov. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Bensing
Wow I really wish I could have seen it! Taming of the Shrew is one of my fav shakespear plays!! I would be proud also
Dec. 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by homeschoolingmommaof4
Boy this looks like it is a great play! Especially after reading all those reviews. Congratulations to your dds on their performance! I wish I could have seen it.
Have a blessed day!
JoAnn
Jan. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Leigh2
What talented children! I loved all the pictures...and I really wish I could have seen the play! :o)
Jan. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jrwinters
So sorry about your dog. Maggie and Michaela want to volunteer to help you find a new one. I thoroughly enjoyed the play. Going to the dress rehearsal for free was a real + too. I've become a real cheapskate lately. It's just not the splurging season of our life. My brother was telling me Sacred Grounds was owned by the same people that own the Palais Royale in Centerville (I hope I'm remembering right.) I wonder if they wouldn't have the same coffee and ambience.
Have a wonderful and blessed new year,
Jeannine
Jan. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
If you're up for it:
Tag! You're it! =D
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Jan. 30, 2008 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>
Posted by moffittzoo
wow....what awesome pics.
I just wanted to let you know I to have been going through, sorting, giving away, and throwing out all sorts of stuff....unfortunately there's no light at the end...yet. My truck has 7 bags to go to goodwill as we speak. Anyway, i am in search of a simpler life! By the way I'm Amy...mom to 6 and this is the first time I've seen your blog.
Edited by moffittzoo on Jan. 30, 2008 at 11:58 PM
