The Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare
June 29 - July 15, 2000
Performed at the Waltmar Theatre
Directed by John Frederick Jones

"Shakespeare Orange County's staging of 'Shrew' can be considered a real find, even to a veteran theater-goer...shrewd moves enrich this classic Bard comedy" - Orange County Register

"Carl Reggiardo as Petruchio, Elizabeth Taheri as Katherine and Peter Westenhofer as Petruchio's servant Grumio draw the audience into the delightfully offensive subjugation of Petruchio's new wife...a feisty dose of Shakespeare that engages and entertains." - OC Weekly

"A very clever taming of chauvinism...director John Frederick Jones has a delicious Katherine in Elizabeth Taheri." - Los Angeles Times

The Tempest

by William Shakespeare
July 27 - August 12, 2000
Performed at the Waltmar Theatre
Directed by Thomas F. Bradac

"Shakespeare Orange County's staging, under the knowing hand of Thomas Bradac, is a definitive production of this exceptional work...(he) creates flawless depictions of a magical world between reality and fantasy." - Orange County Register

"...colorful, energetic, creative and one of the funniest Tempests you can possibly imagine. Visually evocative and very entertaining production of 'The Tempest'. - OC Weekly

"Thomas F. Bradac's approach is simple and effective...this 'Tempest' rises to nearly perfect storm!" - Los Angeles Times

A Shakespearean Christmas

December 16, 2000
Performed at the Waltmar Theatre
Directed by Michael Nehring