Today’s episode tackles one issue and one issue only, and that is to refute the assertion that The Taming of the Shrew is about “romance” (whatever the F that means). We examine a variation in the text between First Folio printing and several modern editions that seem to either soften or double down on Petruchio’s “domination” of Katherine, and eventually come to the conclusion that no matter which way you slice it, the entire charade is unnecessary. We unpack the term “romantic” and why our mothers’ opinions on romantic love might not have aged well, as well as quite possibly the only interpretation of Shrew that could make its protagonists journey actually romantic. No spoilers. #consentissexy
Here’s what we featured in our Happy Hour segment:
Aubrey’s rec: Shout outs to AFSP and MHA for being incredible mental health resources!
Jess’s rec: Isaac Fellman’s Dead Collections
Here’s what we featured in our ShakesBubble Gossip segments:
Check out Romeo & Juliet starring Meg Rodgers and Friend-of-the-Pod Brandon Carter at ASC
