SummerStage 2026 - Shakespeare Repertory Company
Richard III & The Taming of the Shrew

For Rising 8th Grade - recent 12th Grade graduates

Richard III
The Winter of our discontent is here. A cunning, ruthless usurper plots his bloody ascent to the throne, stopping at nothing to seize power. Prepare for a chilling, magnetic performance of ambition, betrayal, and dark humor. He’s bad, and it feels so good.

The Taming of the Shrew
Can love conquer all... or is it a battle of wits? Witness the fiery clash between the notorious, sharp-tongued Kate and the bold suitor, Petruchio, determined to "tame" her. A lively comedy that sparks debate on marriage, power, and independence. Get ready for the ultimate showdown!

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Content information will be provided in advance of the rehearsals and should be reviewed when available. After registration, students will complete a virtual audition before rehearsals begin to help the production team assign callbacks. Auditions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once the show has reached capacity. A Content Disclosure with information on both plays will be posted soon.

Rehearsal Schedule

Hours: Program hours will be a mix of day and evening.
  • Week 1: June 22-June 26 from 9 AM - 4 PM at Trinity Episcopal School (MAP)
  • No Rehearsal: June 29 - July 3
  • Week 2: July 6-10 from 9 AM - 4 PM at Trinity Episcopal School
  • Week 3: July 13-17 from 9 AM - 4 PM at Trinity Episcopal School
  • Week 4: July 20-24 from 2:30-9:30 PM at ImaginOn

Performance Schedule

  • July 24 at 7 PM
  • July 25 at 11 AM & 4 PM

Locations

  • Auditions: Virtual
  • Callbacks: ImaginOn
  • Week 1-3: Trinity Episcopal School (MAP)
  • Week 4: ImaginOn
  • Performances: ImaginOn
You will receive a link to more Audition information in your registration receipt email.
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About Our Collaborators

Chester Shepherd
Chester Shepherd has acted in everything from children’s theatre to Samuel Beckett, but his truest love is Shakespeare. While earning a BA in English and Theatre Arts, he spent a summer as a member of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Young Company (appearing in Cymbeline and The Taming of the Shrew). He holds an MFA in Acting from Western Illinois University, where he studied Shakespeare performance (Mercutio/Friar/Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet) and analysis and learned the Unrehearsed Shakespeare technique from Bill Kincaid. Since moving to Charlotte, Chester has taught and directed Shakespeare at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, acted in Paperhouse Theatre’s Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), and led Unrehearsed productions of Twelfth Night, As You Like It, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He directed the inaugural performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s summer Shakespeare festival. He is also an active performer at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Hand to God among others) and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (The Ghost of Splinter Cove, Jackie and Me, and The Cat in the Hat, among others).
Katy Shepherd
Katy Shepherd has acted and taught theatre across the country, from Texas to Iowa to West Virginia in her almost 20 year career. She’s performed in operas, theme parks, world premieres, children’s theatre, and more. Katy has a huge passion and heart for education and has taught and directed ages 3-18 in creative drama, acting, music, and dance. She’s been a teaching artist at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, and South Bend Civic Theatre. She created, developed, and taught the summer camp program for Two Roads Educational Arts and Theatre in Fairfield, IA. Katy holds a BA in Theatre Arts. Her professional acting credits include Actors Theatre of Charlotte (Lizzie Borden in Lizzie the Musical, Regina in Rock of Ages, Riff Raff in Rocky Horror Show, Angela in Stage Kiss, and others) and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (Wicked Witch & Gingy in Shrek The Musical, Lilly in Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Cadpig in 101 Dalmatians, Mullins in Peter Pan, Connie in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, among others). Favorite roles at various other regional theatres include Nellie Collins in Floyd Collins, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Kit Kat Girl in Cabaret, and Toad in Wind in the Willows. Her favorite role to date though is that of Mom to a wild and wonderful 3 year old, Perry Alan.
Richard III and The Taming of the Shrew
Written by William Shakespeare

Produced In Association With

Shepherd Shakesspeare Co

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