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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

written by William Shakespeare
directed by Matt Schedler

September 25 - 28
Common Ground Theatre, Durham

October 3 - 4, 2008
Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs

The Merchant of Venice is considered one of Shakespeare's comedies, but is remembered for its impacting dramatic moments as it follows the fates and fortunes of a group of Christian noblemen and their interactions with the Jewish moneylender Shylock. It is a love story and a romance, it has humor and tragedy, all balanced with a profound and intense story of prejudice and revenge.

cast:

Loren Armitage: Lorenzo
Jason Bailey: Salerio
Kurt Benrud: Antonio
Seth Blum: Gratiano
Paul Brown: Old Gobbo
Sasha Brown: Leonardo
Jeff Buckner: Launcelot Gobbo
Fred Corlett: Shylock
Joyce Davis: Balthasar
Ann Forsthoefel: Duke Of Venice
Wyatt Geist: Tubal
Heather Hackford: Jessica
Chuck Keith: Salarino
David Klionski: Morocco/Arragon
Khoa Pham: Bassanio
Kacey Reynolds: Salanio
Beverly Schieman: Nerissa
Sarah Schmitt: Portia

production crew:

Director: Matthew Schedler
Stage Manager: Lucinda Gainey
Composer/Sound Designer: G. Todd Buker
Costume Supervisor: Jeremy Clos
Box Office: Cocoa Pittman

review by Robert McDowell, Classical Voice of North Carolina