Shakespeare in the Park's "Taming of the Shrew" opened last night at The Barnacle. A nice crowd showed up for the Shakespeare Miami production.
It's quite funny and uses modern, well almost modern, music for songs and lyrics. After the Shrew comes out and smacks everybody with a whip, the actors break out into Twited Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It," to laughs and applause from the audience.
It's not the same feel as previous years' productions in Peacock Park, but it has a more intimate feel, it's not as open, that's for sure, and you do get the feeling of history, being on Commodore Monroe's grounds. You feel the past surrounding you.
They will ask for donations as you enter, and you'll feel obliged to pay, so it's not really free Shakespeare in the Park and when they ask for money to repair one of the roofs for one of the buildings on the grounds, you might feel a bit put off. But it's worth it to see this great acting troup under the stars on hallowed ground, which has so much Coconut Grove history. It's just a shame that The Barnacle couldn't just donate the grounds without always having their fingers in the pot.
But again, for five bucks total, where are you going to be able to take the family to see a professional theatrical production?
"The Taming of the Shrew" will be performed again, tonight, January 16 at 7:30 pm and from 10 am to noon today, Story Hour for children ages 2 -10 and their families will be held, with costumed actors reading stories, leading sing-a-longs and other activities. Tiaras are optional. Then tomorrow, January 17, there are two performances, a matinee at 2:00 pm and a 7:30 evening show. The Barnacle is at 3485 Main Highway.
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