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.
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- Greed, revenge, passion and jealousy abound at the Wright State theatre department’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.”
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- 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.
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- The Wright State production takes a new turn by setting the action in modern-day Italy.
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- Despite the show’s heavy themes, it is considered one of Shakespeare’s comedies.
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- Sophomore acting major Andrew Quiett (right) has taken on the show’s most challenging and iconic role: Shylock.
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- Shylock’s “hath not a Jew eyes” speech is one of Shakespeare’s most quoted monologues.
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- Director Sandra Crews said that the play speaks to contemporary audience because discrimination still happens all over the world.
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- Tess Talbot (left) plays Antonia, a female version of the male Antonio character.
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- Nicole Thompkins and Casey Jordan play lovers Portia and Bassanio.
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- Performances run through Feb. 26 in the Creative Arts Center.
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