The Banging of the Shrew

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Act V Dec 07, 2022

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Act V Scene 1 “Dearly Departing” and Act V Scene 2 “All's Swell That Comes Well!” -

The doctor and the midwife aid Luke and Bianca’s elopement. And later, a quickie, a feast, and a contest to see who knows true love.

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

Sound Engineer: LYNNE EARLS. Recorded at EMP STUDIOS (Los Angeles). Music written, arranged, recorded, and produced by ZACH TABORI. Editing and Sound Design: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. Additional Foley by JRS PRODUCTIONS. Production Assistant: MAGGIE GAGLIARDI. Cover Art by HALLIE BREENE. Additional Artwork/Illustrations: MIA PASSARELLA. Executive Producers: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO & MATTHEW MIČETIĆ.

Special Thanks to Hannah Louise Poston, Daniel Kluger, Scott Forbes, Matt Temple, TODD-AO, Jeff Peters, David Jeffery, Scott Haller, Tim Hooten, Sara Loncka, Leland Jackness, Alex Rapport, Bridget Garwood, Rick Sorkin, and Julia Stein & Oliver Baker.

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Act IV, Part 2 Nov 30, 2022

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Act IV Scene 3 “A Room with a View” and Act IV Scene 4 “Post-coital Dysphoria” -

Luke and Bianca consummate their love and Horence and the midwife see it all. Later, Mistress Kate puts Peter in his place.

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, MASON AIKEN as Luke, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator.

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Act IV, Part 1 Nov 23, 2022

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Act IV Scene 1 “The Midwife at Work” and Act IV Scene 2 “Advanced Roleplay” -

The midwife schemes to unite the young lovers and hoodwink Horence. Later, Peter gets more than he bargains for when he “plays house” with Kate.

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, MAGGIE GAGLIARDI as Josephine, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator.

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Act III Nov 16, 2022

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Act III, Scene 1 “Playing Doctor” and Act III Scene 2 “Peter Plays a Peeping Tom” -

Horence grows suspicious as Luke gives “examination” to Bianca. Later, Kate “entertains” a customer as Peter spies through the keyhole.

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, MASON AIKEN as Luke, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, ALLEN MERRITT as Grayson, GLENDA SUGGS as Maria, MAGGIE GAGLIARDI as Josephine, ANGELA IRANNA PERKINS as Nicole, MIA PASSARELLA as Rachel, CLAIRE MUNDS as Carrie, KEELY JIMENEZ as Petra, MATT SOSON as John, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator.

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Act II Nov 09, 2022

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Act II Scene 1 “A Meeting of Men” and Act II Scene 2 “Business Dealings” -

Peter boasts that he will conquer Kate, and Luke gains clever entrance to the brothel. Later, Kate scolds Bianca about the dangers of love, and vows that she herself will never be conquered.

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

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Act I Nov 02, 2022

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Act I Scene 1 “Introductions in the Brothel Courtyard” and then, Act I Scene 2 "An Orgy” -

A steamy rendezvous between Luke and Bianca is precipitously interrupted by the comings and goings of Madame Baptista's brothel. Later, Peter Pluck’s raucous behavior invokes the wrath and scorn of Mistress Kate.

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, MASON AIKEN as Luke, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, ALLEN MERRITT as Grayson, MAGGIE GAGLIARDI as Josephine, ANGELA IRANNA PERKINS as Nicole, MIA PASSARELLA as Rachel, CLAIRE MUNDS as Carrie, KEELY JIMENEZ as Petra, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator.

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Series Teaser Sep 11, 2022

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Just a little tease of what's to be had in this naughtiest of Shakespeare parodies!

Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO.

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