Volume 6, Number 1   Fall 2009
Miss Conduct Tames the Shrew:  The Interview
Robin Abrahams is the popular “Miss Conduct,” social advice columnist for the Boston Globe Sunday magazine. Her first book, Miss Conduct's Mind Over Manners: Master the Slippery Rules of Modern Ethics and Etiquette, is on sale now.  On Thursday, October 15th, Robin will host an ASP Community Night, "Miss Conduct Tames the Shrew," at which she will read from her new book and lead a discussion about sex, communication, and Petruchio and Kate.  Attendees of the event may see the 7:30pm performance of ASP’s The Taming of the Shrew at a discounted price of $25. Robin spoke with ASP about the event, her book, and shared some reflections on The Taming of the Shrew. (Read Full Article)
Shakespeare in the Rain:  Girls from ASP's Shakespeare on the Out Perform at Blooming Art by Sara Stackhouse It was pouring, and I mean pouring.  The skies opened up and the rain came pouring down.  Despite this, donors and arts lovers of all ages scurried down Brattle Street on October 3, made their way along a twisting garden path, and entered the huge white tent that housed Blooming Art, a fundraiser held each year by the Hunt Alternatives Fund. . . (Read Full Article)
News on the Rialto The latest happenings and projects both current and upcoming for ASP company members.  Theatrical productions, an art show, spoken word poetry and more! (Read Full Article)
Taming the Space By Katie Rasor, Production Dramaturg Ever since I saw Melia Bensussen’s 2008 production of Merchant of Venice, I’ve been fascinated by her inventive use of space and was dying to see how she develops her ideas in rehearsal. Upon arriving at the first day of Shrew rehearsals in the Garage basement, I saw that I would get my wish. . . (Read Full Article)
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