october 18 – november 2, 2025

falls theatre at ACT | 700 union st

Drag. Puppetry. Power games. Experience Shakespeare’s play of matrimonial misery as you’ve never seen it before. Shrew uses the classic text—inverted, upended, and overturned—to shatter our funhouse mirrors.

special events

to shrew or not to shrew

Sunday, October 19 at 5pm
Jules Maes Saloon

In partnership with Drunken Owl Theatre playwrights Pam Carter, Miriam Tobin, Kate Danley, and Anna Tatelman explore the themes of The Taming of the Shrew.

opening night

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Pre-show party: 6:30pm
Performance: 7:30pm

Join us free before the show for our Opening Night celebration featuring music, photos, and fun.

cast chat

Directly following the 2pm matinee on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

engage the stage

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11am

Meet the artists and get an inside look at the production! Our unique student matinee programs explore the magic and making of theatre. Recommended for 6-12th grade and college classrooms.

ASL performance

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2pm

audio described performance

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2pm

stage bites

Directly following the 2pm matinee on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

For K-12 and college students under 22 – share food, connect with young fellow theatergoers, and have a chance to chat with cast and creative team members about the show, theatre careers, and everything in between.

Free or reduced cost access is supported by4Culture