Prenzie Players ‘shine’ in ‘Taming of the Shrew’
Written by David Burke
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Original Review

It’s doubtful that when William Shakespeare wrote “The Taming of the Shrew” in the late 16th century that he envisioned it being played using Lean Cuisine, a borderline bondage outfit and with its cast performing the chicken dance.

No Holds Bard: "The Taming of the Shrew,"
Written by Mike Schulz
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Original Review

The way I see it, the only real problem with the Prenzie Players (and it's more a problem for me than them) is that their performance standard is so consistently high that when they produce a show that satisfies even beyond that standard, you don't quite know how to describe it. Regarding the theatrical troupe's current production of The Taming of the Shrew, then, let me just state that it's the best time I've had at an area show in all of 2008. And, quite possibly, in all of 2007. And 2006. The invention and commitment and laugh-'til-you-cry hilarity of director Jeremy Mahr's presentation is truly staggering; it transports you to a state of complete happiness that you don't ever want to return from.

Original review by Thom White, originally posted March 6, 2008
Original review

On Stage — The Taming of the Shrew at The Prenzie Players

This week, I had a chance to catch the Prenzie Players’ The Taming of the Shrew. And, I have to say, it’s the most fun I’ve ever had with William Shakespeare.

Review by Ruby Nancy, originally posted March 7, 2008
Ruby's Site
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One of the best-known comedies attributed to William Shakespeare, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW has been reworked as musical comedy and film – as KISS ME KATE and "10 Things I Hate About You," just to mention a couple of the more famous interpretations. With so many adaptations and films, revivals and Shakespeare festivals, you can see this familiar script in some form almost anytime.

Prenzie Players present The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare.

All the men want Bianca, for her modesty, for her charm, for her beauty, but no one can marry her until her older sister--tempestuous, sharp-tongued Katherine--is married first. It's up to the impetuous, eccentric Petruchio to win the most feared woman of Padua in Shakespeare's classic battle of the sexes.

Friday, March 7, 8pm Post show discussion immediately after!
Saturday, March 8, 8pm
Sunday, March 9 Matinee 3pm only!!
Friday, March 14 , 8pm
Saturday, March 15 , 8pm
Sunday, March 16 , 8pm

Immediately after the Friday, March 7th production, a post-show discussion focusing on the specific topics relevant both to the play being produced and to the audience viewing it. The discussions feature the director and cast of the production fielding questions and comments from audience members.

The Taming of the Shrew will be presented downstairs at The Masonic Temple, 420 18th St., Rock Island, IL. Doors open at 7:30 PM., curtain at 8:00 PM. With the exception of March 9th which will be a matinee, doors at 2:30 PM, curtain at 3:00 PM. Tickets available at door, $8 for all. For more information, email info@prenzieplayers.com.

Prenzie Players Announce Auditions for TWO Shows and a Workshop!

Continuing our 6th Season, Prenzie Players are holding auditions at the same time for Taming of the Shrew and Life's a Dream. The auditions will be held on Thursday, December 6th and Saturday the 8th with call backs on Sunday the 9th. In addition, a workshop will be conducted on Wednesday, December 5th to familiarize people with the scripts as well as aid in the preparation of auditions. The workshop and auditions will be held at the Masonic Temple, 420 18th St., Rock Island, IL.

Workshop: Wednesday, December 5th, 6-9pm

Othello
directed by Cait Bodenbender
Auditions August 15 4:30-7:45pm, August 18 10:45-12:45pm,
Rock Island Public Library Downtown
Rehearsals start September 9
Performances October 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Rock Island Masonic Temple
420 18th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Taming of the Shrew
Directed by Jeremy Mahr - March 2008
Workshops - December 5
Auditions December 6 6pm-9pm, December 8, 2pm - 5pm and 6pm - 9pm
Call Backs on December 9

Rehearsals start late Jan or early Feb
Performances March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16