The Banging of the Shrew
Joseph Stephen Leonardo
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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Act II
The Banging of the Shrew
11/09/22 • 31 min
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!
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Act V
The Banging of the Shrew
12/07/22 • 28 min
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 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!
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Act III
The Banging of the Shrew
11/16/22 • 38 min
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 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 full listening experience, over-the-ear headphones are recommended. Enjoy!
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Act I
The Banging of the Shrew
11/02/22 • 37 min
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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Series Teaser
The Banging of the Shrew
09/11/22 • 1 min
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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Act IV, Part 2
The Banging of the Shrew
11/30/22 • 28 min
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.
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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Act IV, Part 1
The Banging of the Shrew
11/23/22 • 31 min
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, MAGGIE GAGLIARDI as Josephine, 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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How many episodes does The Banging of the Shrew have?
The Banging of the Shrew currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does The Banging of the Shrew cover?
The podcast is about Comedy Podcast, Fiction, Fiction Podcast, Comedy Fiction, Shakespeare and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Banging of the Shrew?
The episode title 'Act V' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Banging of the Shrew?
The average episode length on The Banging of the Shrew is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Banging of the Shrew released?
Episodes of The Banging of the Shrew are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Banging of the Shrew?
The first episode of The Banging of the Shrew was released on Sep 11, 2022.
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