Next Chapter Podcasts Adapts Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew

Shakespeare on a podcast! Next Chapter Podcasts and Play On have been making that glorious event happen for several years. I love it because of their flawless execution, and also because it makes Shakespeare and his genius more approachable to people.

Next Chapter Podcasts and Play On have announced the release of SHREW!, a groundbreaking new audio drama series, premiering on March 10. A sharp and inventive reimagining of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, SHREW! brings the classic comedy into the 21st century with wit, energy, and a fresh perspective.

Written by Amy Freed, SHREW! responds to Shakespeare’s controversial original, offering a modern twist that speaks to contemporary audiences. Featuring an outstanding ensemble of accomplished stage and screen actors, the series is enriched by original music composition and sound design by Lindsay Jones and is directed by the acclaimed Art Manke.

Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew follows a fiery lady called Katherina, whose defiance of societal expectations makes her an outcast in her own time. When brazen Petruchio arrives, their battle of wits sparks a whirlwind of comedic and thought-provoking confrontations, challenging ideas about gender roles and power dynamics. Freed’s adaptation…