(PHOENIX, Ariz.) The Irish Cultural Center will host six performances of William Shakespeare’s THE TAMING OF THE SHREW produced by Ronin Theatre Company, December 14 through 18.

“We have reimagined the courtship between Petruchio and Katherina for 19^th Century Ireland,” said director and co-star Keath Hall, who has has directed several plays including Ronin's 2021 production of Shakespeare's HENRY V.

First produced in 1594, SHREW was the original ‘battle of the sexes’ comedy that inspired several famous adaptations including the musical KISS ME, KATE and films like McLINTOCK! and 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU.

Ronin’s cast features Hall (Petruchio), Breona Conrad (Katherina), Antoinette Martin-Hanson (Trania), Seth Scott (Hortensio), Skip Emerson (Baptista), Alex Kass (Lucentio), Ryan Jenkins (Bianca/haberdasher), Bill Griffith (Gremio), Damon Evans (Vicentio/Curtis), Katryce Bridges (Biondella/tailor), Suze St. John (Pendant, widow) and Ronin co-founder Cody Goulder (Grumio); Kate Weir is stage manager.

Tickets to THE TAMING OF THE SHREW are available at AZIrish.org/performances and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation.

About Ronin Theatre Company

Established in 2020, Ronin Theatre Company staged a virtual reading of CYRANO DE BERGERAC during the pandemic and in 2021 produced a live, modern-military production of HENRY V. Ronin’s 2022 season includes THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, HOW I CAME TO BE BUFFALO BILL and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. More at www.ronintheatre.com.

About Irish Cultural Center

Established in 2002, the Irish Cultural Center provides a link between the people of Arizona, Ireland and other Celtic cultures with its programs, classes and special events. The center is owned by the City of Phoenix and operated in partnership with the ICLF. More at www.azirish.org.

About Irish Cultural & Learning Foundation

Established in 1998, the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation is dedicated to promoting, displaying and preserving the art and beauty of Irish culture and its enduring contributions to civilization. To find more ways to show your support, visit www.azirish.org/support-the-iclf.