The Banging of the Shrew

Joseph Stephen Leonardo•shows.acast.com

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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Episodes

Act V

Act V Scene 1 “Dearly Departing” and Act V Scene 2 “All's Swell That Comes Well!” - The doctor and the midwife aid Luke and Bianca’s elopement. And later, a quickie, a feast, and a contest to see who knows true love. 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...

Dec 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 6

Act IV, Part 2

Act IV Scene 3 “A Room with a View” and Act IV Scene 4 “Post-coital Dysphoria” - Luke and Bianca consummate their love and Horence and the midwife see it all. Later, Mistress Kate puts Peter in his place. 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, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, and SAM KELLER as the Narrator. ...

Nov 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 5

Act IV, Part 1

Act IV Scene 1 “The Midwife at Work” and Act IV Scene 2 “Advanced Roleplay” - The midwife schemes to unite the young lovers and hoodwink Horence. Later, Peter gets more than he bargains for when he “plays house” with Kate. Written, directed and produced by JOSEPH STEPHEN LEONARDO. Starring BRIDGET GARWOOD as Kate, ISAIAH MUSIK-AYALA as Peter, BRIANA MCKEAGUE as Bianca, PERRY SHIELDS as Horence, DEBBA ROFHEART as Madame Baptista, MELISSA MARKS as Helen Hecate, MICHAEL GRANDCOLAS as Dr. Laurence, ...

Nov 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 4

Act III

Act III, Scene 1 “Playing Doctor” and Act III Scene 2 “Peter Plays a Peeping Tom” - Horence grows suspicious as Luke gives “examination” to Bianca. Later, Kate “entertains” a customer as Peter spies through the keyhole. 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...

Nov 16, 2022•39 min•Ep. 3

Act II

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, MEL...

Nov 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 2

Act I

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, ...

Nov 02, 2022•37 min•Ep. 1

Series Teaser

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 P...

Sep 11, 2022•1 min

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