Wright State University’s contemporary production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” continues this weekend at the Creative Arts Center. Tickets ($20 for adults; $18 for students and seniors) can be purchased by calling the Theatre Box Office at (937) 775-2500.
Click here to watch a video about the show.
-
- Greed, revenge, passion and jealousy abound at the Wright State theatre department’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.”
-
- Directed by associate theatre professor Sandra Crews, this classic play tells the story of a wealthy merchant, three pairs of lovers and a moneylender bent on vengeance.
-
- The Wright State production takes a new turn by setting the action in modern-day Italy.
-
- Despite the show’s heavy themes, it is considered one of Shakespeare’s comedies.
-
- Sophomore acting major Andrew Quiett (right) has taken on the show’s most challenging and iconic role: Shylock.
-
- Shylock’s “hath not a Jew eyes” speech is one of Shakespeare’s most quoted monologues.
-
- Director Sandra Crews said that the play speaks to contemporary audience because discrimination still happens all over the world.
-
- Tess Talbot (left) plays Antonia, a female version of the male Antonio character.
-
- Nicole Thompkins and Casey Jordan play lovers Portia and Bassanio.
-
- Performances run through Feb. 26 in the Creative Arts Center.
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students 
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event 
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders 
Four Wright State nursing programs receive accreditations, including new doctorate degree 
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for student experience 