The Taming of the Shrew (The New School)

Set within the confines of a classic 1950s sitcom, this production explored the contrast between the categorization of the play as a comedy, and the way its sexism registers with our modern sensibilities. By staging its more chauvinistic beats in a severe manner, alongside an ever-present laugh track, the production leans into the idea of cruelty as comedy and "punching down" at those with lesser social power. The show served as my senior BFA directing thesis at The New School.

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Hannah Marie Pederson
Costume design by Maeve Rose
Lighting design and fight choreography by Jerzy Gwiazdowski
Projection and sound design by Hannah Marie Pederson
Dramaturgy by Shannon Trageser
Stage managed by Ro McQuaid
Photos by Julianna Sousa