In this classic comedy from Shakespeare, young Lucentio finds his one obstacle to marrying his beloved Bianca is Bianca’s sister — the volatile Katherina – who, by their father’s decree, must be wed before Bianca. Enter Petruchio, who arrives in Padua in search of a wealthy wife, agrees to marry the "shrewish" Katherina, then subjects her to a series of psychological tactics and punishments to break her will.