The Merchant of Venice June 3, 2010

The Merchant of Venice Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the noble Bassanio, so when Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes without a second thought. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio will owe a pound of flesh. Shylock becomes furious when his daughter Jessica elopes with a Christian and runs from home with his money and jewels. While Bassanio's away wooing Portia, Antonio's ships founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a judgment due, Portia swings into action to try and save Bassanio's friend.

Director Nanette Asher’s use of period costumes and the minimalist design explore the silent sabotage acted out between moneylender and merchant, Christian and Jew.

Where:
Bowne Street Church
14311 Roosevelt Ave
Flushing , NY 11354

When:
Thursday, June 3rd 7:00PM
Friday, June 4th 7:00PM
Saturday, June 5th 1:00PM & 7:00PM
Thursday, June 10th 7:00PM
Friday, June 11th 7:00PM
Saturday, June 12th 1:00PM & 7:00PM

Also appearing at:
Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
320 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

When:
Saturday, June 19th 1:00PM
Saturday, June 19th 7:00PM
Sunday, June 20th 1:00PM

Also appearing at:
Teatro LATEA at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center
107 Suffolk Street
NY, NY 10002
Saturday, June 26th 7:00PM
Sunday, June 27th 1:00PM

Ticket Price: $15 general admission; $10 for students and seniors
How to buy tickets: Call or order from Smarttix.com at 212.868.4444. Group sales call Nanette Asher at 718.357.3842

Directed by: Nanette Asher
Production Manager/lighting/set design: Jonathan Emerson/Joe Sebring
Stage Manager/Properties: Tara Schmidt
Sound Design: Justin Asher

Starring:

Kelly Addyman, Nikki Bohm, Jonathan Emerson, Liam Ferguson, Adam Gallinat, Matt Harris, Bradley LeBoeuf, Leila Okafor, Michael Pichardo, Dave Reck, Camilla Skoglie, Anwar Uddin, Celeste Van Vroenhoven,