The Merchant of Venice

By William Shakespeare; directed by Kristin Horton

To help Bassanio win the heart of the wealthy heiress,
Portia, Venetian merchant Antonio borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish
moneylender. Amid the blossoming love, romance and comic pursuits of the heart,
Shylock’s loan goes unpaid. Antonio must suffer the consequences of defaulting
on the loan – and therefore pay the penalty: a pound of his own flesh. Arguably
one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays, The Merchant of Venice introduces
characters rich in complexity, humor and, most of all, flaws. Post-performance
Talkbacks will be held immediately following all Merchant performances.

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