Production History

The Merchant of Venice, 2007

The Merchant of Venice, 2007

Bassanio travels to Belmont where he wins her as a wife. Back in Venice, none of Antonio's ships have returned and Shylock is demanding repayment. Bassanio hastens back to Venice where he arrives to find Shylock demanding repayment. The Duke of Venice cannot intervene on Antonio's behalf. Meanwhile, Portia, disguised as a lawyer, travels to Venice where the Duke invites her to help mediate the case. Portia agrees that the law forces her to rule in Shylock's favor. As Shylock is about to take his pound of flesh, Portia reminds him that doing so is attempted murder and he must be punished. Shylock then agrees to give half his money to his disinherited daughter, Jessica, which lessens the punishment.The trial is over and the newlyweds head back to Belmont.

Cast

Antonio

Salerio

Michael Gotch^*

Solanio

Bassanio

Matt Schwader^*

Lorenzo

Gratiano

Darragh Kennan^*

Portia

Colleen Madden^*

Nerissa

Stephano

Michael Perez^*

Balthasar

Sebastian Croucher

Shylock

Prince of Morocco

Jonathan Smoots^*

Launcelot Gobbo

Old Gobbo

Jessica

Prince of Arragon

Jonathan Smoots^*

Leonardo

Ricardo Ferreiro

Tubal

Duke of Venice

Jonathan Smoots^*

Jailer

Ensemble

Ensemble

Carrie A. Coon^*

Ensemble

Sebastian Croucher

Ensemble

Ricardo Ferreiro

Ensemble

Ensemble

Portia's Lady

Carrie A. Coon^*

Staff

Costume Design

Junghyun Georgia Lee^†

Scenic Design

Takeshi Kata^†

Lighting Design

Sound Design and Orginal Music

Fitz Patton^†

^* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

^** Member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, an Independent Labor Union

^† Member of United Scenic Artists

The Merchant of Venice, 2007