King’s College Theatre is taking you Back to the 80’s with “Taming of the Shrew”

King’s College Theatre Department is proud to continue its 2026-2027 season with William Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew.”

Directed by assistant theatre professor Jahmeel Power, the production will run November 12-14, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm and November 15th at 2:00 pm at the George P. Maffei II Theatre (Mulligan Physical Science Center).

"In this version of the classic Shakespearean Comedy, Set in a 1985 New Jersey beach town. A fortune-seeking Petruchio agrees to an arrangement that will guarantee his financial and social success. His only obstacle: Katherine, a headstrong and sharp-tongued woman. This leads Petruchio to a battle of wits and temperaments, in which only one can win. Will it be Petruchio? Will it be Katherine? Will it be True Love? Join us at the theatre and find out!"

Please join us for special events following certain performances:

Friday, November 13th  for a “Meet the Cast” event with FREE pizza, sponsored by Campus Activities, and a Free improv show by “Causing a Scene” Improv

Sunday, November 15th: Talkback with Cast, Crew & Faculty: Dr. Jennifer McClinton-Temple, Dr. Megan Lloyd, and Dr. Victoria Estrada-Reynolds.

Performances will be held in the George P. Maffei II Theatre, located in the Mulligan Physical Science Center at 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Tickets are $20 and FREE for current King’s College students with ID. They will be made available at https://www.onthestage.tickets/kings-college-theatre. You can also reserve tickets by email at boxoffice@kings.edu or by phone at (570) 208-5828. Tickets will also be available at the theatre box office on the day of the show.