[WalkingInStardust]

ok, I know it's not a musical, but I don't know of another forum where I can ask.
I'll be playing "Bianca" in the Taming of the Shrew in August and I was just wondering what people's opinions of her are, especially what people think about how much her character changes. I know that one of the common thoughts is that she's the real shrew of the story, but I'm wondering if anyone has seen her played (or played her) where she just grows up or becomes sassier as the play goes one. I'm not in rehearsals yet so I'm just starting to look at her character. What do people think?

[Salome]

She is a manipulative flirt. she knows exactly what she is doing from the start. its not a deep play. she doesnt grow as she goes. she sets out to marry and thats exactly what she does.

[mezzo_soprano]

Well Kate is the real shrew. Bianca is just a flirty younger sister. Think the stereotypical pretty popular cheerleader wth 1000 guys swarming around her. Thats Bianca.

[Salome]

Mezzo, you are incorrect.
Bianca is a manipulator. she playes each suitor against each other to see who will be more obedient to her after they are married. She picks Lucentio who in the end is totally horse whipped by her commands.

[WalkingInStardust]

Thanks both of you! Any opinion helps, though I have my own thoughts and ideas. Thank you!

[mezzo_soprano]

Oops

[mezzo_soprano]