Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare was performed Oct 3-5, 1974 in the new Panara theatre for the National Advisory Group and LBJ building opening.
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The play begins with a framing device, often called the induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly into believing he is a nobleman. The nobleman then performs the play for Sly's diversion.
The main plot depicts the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship; however, Petruchio "tames" her with various psychological and physical torments, such as keeping her from eating and drinking until she becomes a desirable, compliant, and obedient bride. The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's younger sister, Bianca, who is seen as the "ideal" woman.
Anne Cooley helping Tom Riggs with costume for Taming of the Shrew
Standing: Ronald Berger, Paul Johnston; Sitting: Thomas Riggs, Barbara Ray, Robert Panara, Janice Cole, Linda Siple, David Hagan preparing for the Taming of the Shrew play for the 1974 dedication
Robert Pratt, Paul Johnson, Robert Panara discussing play
Paul Johnston, W. David Hagans, Robert Panara
Robert Pratt, Paul Johnston and Panara discussing play
Paul Johnston and Panara
Taming of the Shrew Cast
Betti Bonni as Katherine
Taming of the Shrew Scene
Paul Johnston as Petruchio
Ronald Berger as Baptisa, Ricky Smith as Grumio, Dan Ford as Hortensio, Paul Johnston as Petruchio
Paul Johnston as Petruchio and Ricky Smith as Grumio
Mike Lowe as Gremio
Janice Cole, Ronald Berger, Mike Lowe, (back) Gary Etkie, Tom Riggs in Taming of the Shrew
Costume work
A student working on a costume for Taming of the Shrew
Student working on a costume for Taming of the Shrew 
Tom Riggs as Tranio and Gary Etkie as Lucentio
Barbara Ray as Servant
Janice Cole as Bianca
Scene in Taming of the Shrew
Paul Johnston during rehearsal
Paul Johnston as Petruchio
Ronald Berger as Baptisa and Mike Lowe as Gremio
Gary Etkie as Lucentio and Tom Riggs as Tranio
Janice Cole as Bianca
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