The Banging of the Shrew

By: Joseph Stephen Leonardo
  • Summary

  • It’s Shakespeare at its naughtiest in this hilarious sex-positive retelling of The Taming of the Shrew!

    In Madame Baptista’s famed house of ill-repute, proud Mistress Kate must dominate over Peter Pluck, else lose herself to his command, while young Luke and fair Bianca fling themselves headlong into hormone-driven romance and forbidden love. High art meets tongue-in-cheek in six outrageous episodes of comedy, sex, and foul language!

    Written, directed and produced by Joseph Stephen Leonardo.


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    © 2022 Tango Silent Films LLC
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  • Series Teaser
    Sep 11 2022

    Just a little tease of what's to be had in this naughtiest of Shakespeare parodies!

    Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. 

     

    Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, MASON AIKEN as Luke, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, ALLEN MERRITT as Grayson, GLENDA SUGGS as Maria, MAGGIE GAGLIARDI as Josephine, ANGELA IRANNA PERKINS as Nicole, MIA PASSARELLA as Rachel, CLAIRE MUNDS as Carrie, KEELY JIMENEZ as Petra, MATT SOSON as John, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator. 

     

    Sound Engineer: LYNNE EARLS. Recorded at EMP STUDIOS (Los Angeles). Music written, arranged, recorded, and produced by ZACH TABORI. Editing and Sound Design: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. Additional Foley by JRS PRODUCTIONS. Production Assistant: MAGGIE GAGLIARDI. Cover Art by HALLIE BREENE. Additional Artwork/Illustrations: MIA PASSARELLA. Executive Producers: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO & MATTHEW MIČETIĆ. 

     

    Special Thanks to Hannah Louise Poston, Daniel Kluger, Scott Forbes, Matt Temple, TODD-AO, Jeff Peters, David Jeffery, Scott Haller, Tim Hooten, Sara Loncka, Leland Jackness, Alex Rapport, Bridget Garwood, Rick Sorkin, and Julia Stein & Oliver Baker. 

     

    A Tango Silent Films Production. 

     

    For the fullest listening experience, over-the-ear headphones are recommended. Enjoy! 


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    1 min
  • Act I
    Nov 2 2022

    Act I Scene 1 “Introductions in the Brothel Courtyard” and then, Act I Scene 2 "An Orgy” - 


    A steamy rendezvous between Luke and Bianca is precipitously interrupted by the comings and goings of Madame Baptista's brothel. Later, Peter Pluck’s raucous behavior invokes the wrath and scorn of Mistress Kate. 


    Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. 

     

    Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, MASON AIKEN as Luke, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, ALLEN MERRITT as Grayson, MAGGIE GAGLIARDI as Josephine, ANGELA IRANNA PERKINS as Nicole, MIA PASSARELLA as Rachel, CLAIRE MUNDS as Carrie, KEELY JIMENEZ as Petra, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator. 

     

    Sound Engineer: LYNNE EARLS. Recorded at EMP STUDIOS (Los Angeles). Music written, arranged, recorded, and produced by ZACH TABORI. Editing and Sound Design: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. Additional Foley by JRS PRODUCTIONS. Production Assistant: MAGGIE GAGLIARDI. Cover Art by HALLIE BREENE. Additional Artwork/Illustrations: MIA PASSARELLA. Executive Producers: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO & MATTHEW MIČETIĆ. 

     

    Special Thanks to Hannah Louise Poston, Daniel Kluger, Scott Forbes, Matt Temple, TODD-AO, Jeff Peters, David Jeffery, Scott Haller, Tim Hooten, Sara Loncka, Leland Jackness, Alex Rapport, Bridget Garwood, Rick Sorkin, and Julia Stein & Oliver Baker. 

     

    A Tango Silent Films Production. 

     

    For the full listening experience, over-the-ear headphones are recommended. Enjoy!


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    37 mins
  • Act II
    Nov 9 2022

    Act II Scene 1 “A Meeting of Men” and Act II Scene 2 “Business Dealings” - 


    Peter boasts that he will conquer Kate, and Luke gains clever entrance to the brothel. Later, Kate scolds Bianca about the dangers of love, and vows that she herself will never be conquered. 


    Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. 

     

    Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, MASON AIKEN as Luke, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, ALLEN MERRITT as Grayson, GLENDA SUGGS as Maria, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator. 

     

    Sound Engineer: LYNNE EARLS. Recorded at EMP STUDIOS (Los Angeles). Music written, arranged, recorded, and produced by ZACH TABORI. Editing and Sound Design: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. Additional Foley by JRS PRODUCTIONS. Production Assistant: MAGGIE GAGLIARDI. Cover Art by HALLIE BREENE. Additional Artwork/Illustrations: MIA PASSARELLA. Executive Producers: JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO & MATTHEW MIČETIĆ. 

     

    Special Thanks to Hannah Louise Poston, Daniel Kluger, Scott Forbes, Matt Temple, TODD-AO, Jeff Peters, David Jeffery, Scott Haller, Tim Hooten, Sara Loncka, Leland Jackness, Alex Rapport, Bridget Garwood, Rick Sorkin, and Julia Stein & Oliver Baker. 

     

    A Tango Silent Films Production. 

     

    For the full listening experience, over-the-ear headphones are recommended. Enjoy!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins

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