We've reached the point where it's unclear if an ethical production of The Taming of the Shrew is still possible for myriad reasons - but the bard left us plenty of material to tear apart, remix, and recycle. This play is a laugh-out-loud, irreverent attempt to "free" the titular shrew from her story - involving audience participation, puppet theatre, improvisation, scenes from completely different plays, and Brechtian flare. It is mind-bendingly metatheatrical at times - but never, ever slows down. I'm exhausted! I'm invigorated! Most importantly, I'm THINKING, which is what good theatre should encourage and inspire. Excellent!

A brilliant adaptation for a liberated audience as "The Taming of the Shrew" is given a feminist punch! Bravo!

I had the opportunity to watch a virtual table reading of "Kate, Untamed" as part of the Playwrights' Arena's Summer Reading Series 2020 (I am one of the ten playwrights whose work was chosen for this series). Sean Abley's play is a genre-bending, rapid-fire, hilarious dissection of the Bard's problematic (i.e., sexist) "The Taming of the Shrew." Abley's mastery of language--both contemporary and Shakespearean--is sharp and revealing. The actors were brilliant as they played several different characters, changing voices and demeanor at breakneck speed. I can't wait to see a full production of the terrific play.