The Taming of the Shrew

Director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar brings his unique, interactive style to D.C. with a provocative new approach to The Taming of the Shrew. This all-male, gender-blurred production explores the complex machinations of Kate and Petruchio’s relationship. Known for his epic and immersive works, Iskandar examines identity, authenticity, and gender roles within one of Shakespeare’s most notorious texts.

Ed Iskandar’s projects include collaborating with 50 playwrights on the unique theatre experience The Mysteries at the Flea Theater, a nearly six-hour retelling of The Bible in a single night, and winner of the 2014 Drama Desk Award. His other work includes two seasons with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Off-Broadway productions, and extensive international work. The Founding Artistic Director of Exit, Pursued by a Bear, Iskandar creates socially immersive theatre through performance labs and salons, and plans to extend the world of The Taming of Shrew from the stage into the lobbies of Sidney Harman Hall.