Merced College to show ‘The Taming of the Shrew’

“The Taming of the Shrew” opens at the Merced College Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with several other performances to follow.

One of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, “Shrew” will feature a cast of more than a dozen students when it opens at the 3600 M St. campus. The opening night performance will be followed with a dessert and coffee reception in the theater lobby.

The cast also will perform a 7:30 p.m. show Saturday, as well as shows March 26, 27 and 28. A matinee performance is planned 2 p.m. March 29.

Written between 1590 and 1592, “Shrew” is an examination of the “war between the sexes.” Known for its fast-paced dialogue, the play features banter, puns and off-color humor.

Merced College’s Theatre Department is a program that features an associate of arts degree, and is transferable to a California State University campus, according to a news release.

The program features courses in acting, theater history, stage design and costume design. In addition to a production and performance schedule of three to four plays per year, the Merced College Theatre Society puts on additional performances outside the college.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students, seniors and military personnel. A $5 student discount is offered for the Thursday performance.

Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office and in the Merced College bookstore.

For more information about Merced College’s Theatre Department, go to www.mccd.edu/TheArts or call (209) 384-6284.

This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 12:04 PM with the headline "Merced College to show ‘The Taming of the Shrew’."