‘Taming of the Shrew’ Opens Tomorrow

Shakespeare has arrived in Half Moon Bay.

A new theater company — the Half Moon Bay Shakespeare Company — opens its inaugural season with "The Taming of the Shrew" tomorrow.

Cameron's Inn and Pub "outback," as owner Cameron Palmer calls it, is the theatrical venue. The idea is to order food and cocktails from the restaurant and bar, dress in layers and enjoy Shakespeare outside — fog or shine.

Founding artistic director Robert Pickett sets the comedy in 1950′s Padua, Italy, with music and dancing from the era. The show features 19 actors from all over the Bay Area. Locals will recognize many Pacificans and Coastsiders on- and off-stage, contributing their talents to the production as well. Costumes and choreography are by El Granada resident, Lisa Claybaugh.

The mission of the company is to "produce Classic Theatre each summer in the Community of Half Moon Bay, California that is accessible, entertaining, challenging, educational and enlightening for both audiences and players alike."

Pickett started the process of making Half Moon Bay Shakespeare a nonprofit organization, according to an article on The Chronicle/SF Gate.

Click here to read more about Pickett and the Half Moon Bay Shakespeare Company on The Chronicle/SF Gate.

IF YOU GO

The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare and directed by Robert Pickett, presented by Half Moon Bay Shakespeare Company, opens Friday, Sept. 7 and runs through Sept. 16. $20. Cameron's Outback behind Cameron's Inn and Pub, 1410 Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay.

Show dates
Friday September 7th @ 7pm
Saturday September 8th @ 7pm
Sunday September 9th @ 2pm
Friday September 14th @ 7pm
Saturday September 15th @ 7pm
Sunday September 16th @ 2pm

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