The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice has been traditionally interpreted as depicting the plight of the Jew in Christian Society. Closer scrutiny reveals equally disturbing tensions between Christian and Muslim, husband and wife, father and child, rich and poor, hetero- and homosexual. With the debate raging over the Iraqi occupation, the right of homosexuals to marry, and the startling and timely insight into the issues at the forefront of our country today.

The Merchant of Venice runs in repertory with Troilus and Cressida on the following dates:

July 29-Aug 8

Aug 18-22

Sept 1-5