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Special In House Performances
William Shakespeare's
The Merchant of Venice
Adapted and Directed
by Rebecca Greene Udden

Main Street Theater brings one of Shakespeare's masterpieces to life in this compelling, contemporary version of The Merchant of Venice. Locked away within a chest is Portia's picture - and the suitor who can choose the right chest gains Portia as his bride. To finance his wooing of Portia, Bassanio must borrow money - and when the loan cannot be repaid, Shylock seeks his revenge on those who have scorned him. Part of the National Endowment for the Arts Shakespeare for a New Generation initiative, this touring version of The Merchant of Venice will capture the attention of young adults with the "trial of the century." Running time 1 hour and 30 minutes.

In House Dates
2 Performances only!
March 29 - 30, 2008

Recommended for Ages 11 and up and thier families

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A talk back will follow each public performance addressing the themes explored in The Merchant of Venice.

The Merchant of Venice
is produced in part through the generous support of

Main Street Theater's production is part of
Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national theater initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest.
  Ticket Information
 
Regular Adult Senior (65+) Student
Saturday (@ 8:00pm) $20 $16 $16
Sunday (@ 3:00pm) $20 $16 $16
  Shakespeare for a New Generation
  Cast and Design Team
Cast
  Bassanio   Steven Laing
  Antonio   Alan Hall
  Salarino   Portia Gant
  Salanio   Katie Harrison
  Gratiano   Micah Stinson
  Lorenzo   Matt Trammel
  Shylock   Ilich Guardiola
  Portia   Lindsay Pavelka
  Nerissa   Katie Harrison
  Jessica   Jamie Rezanour
  Gobbo   Alan Hall
  Lancelot Gobbo   Andrew Ruthven
Design Team
  Director   Rebecca Greene Udden
  Set Designer   Jeff Lane
  Costume Designer   Troy Scheid
  Properties Designer   Art Ornelas
  Sound Designer   Shawn W. St. John
  Production Manager   Richard Solis