PELLA, IA (02/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Central students perform Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" March 4, 5, 6, and 7. Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. and require tickets: $6 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students, and FREE with Central ID.
Emma Simmons of Davenport (52804)
Alexis Lotspeich of Davenport (52804)
Shakespeare's classic tale gets a "hipster culture" twist in a shortened production that lasts just over one hour. Audiences are encouraged to laugh their way through the romance of Kate and Petruchio.
Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.