The Merchant of Venice Re-Imagined in 1920s New York
Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004)
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- $59.00 - $69.00
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- $29.50 - $34.50*
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All offers for The Merchant of Venice have expired.
The last date listed for The Merchant of Venice was Sunday July 24, 2011 / 2:00pm.
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Political Thriller Coriolanus From Shakespeare Theatre Company
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Shakespeare's final tragedy is also considered one of his greatest. Coriolanus is the politically charged story of Rome's greatest warrior, whose stubborn hubris spurs him in battle but alienates the common people at home when he becomes a politician. Raised to be a hero by his prideful mother, Coriolanus refuses to compromise, even to save his own life. Exiled from his country, the warrior returns to what he knows best, vowing to take bloody revenge on the people who rejected him. Only the love and conviction of his family can overcome his hunger for vengeance and save Rome from its former hero. Learn More
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Written on Jul 25 2011Shakespeare is always provocative - but I'm not sure what this production was trying to say. I didn't like the translation to the early 20th century - and I found nothing attractive about Portia. I know the program notes said that the play leaves you wondering if any of the characters are capable of love - and if that was the intent, it succeeded, but all that's left of the play then is the raw anti-Semitism. Because my husband and I are in a mixed marriage - the anti-Semitism created a rather unpleasant evening.
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Written on Jul 25 2011The performance was fantastic and perfect for those who get bogged-down in the formality of Shakespeare's dialogue. The 1920's setting lent itself well to the plot also. The actors and casting were superb. Wish all Shakespearean plays could be re-written in this manner.
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Written on Jul 25 2011Surprisingly the 1920s setting works very well. Some accents make it difficult to follow, especially for the secondary roles, but overall very lively and entertaining.
Judith B. Kahn
Written on Jul 25 2011The play was terrific, excellent actors, great set and of course, Shakespeare.
More Information About The Merchant of Venice
Website
http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/details.aspx?id=269&source=l
Description
Whether contemplating the contents of gilded chests or the darkest corners of human nature, The Merchant of Venice challenges audiences to look beyond misleading appearances to find the true measure of things. An intriguing story of power and revenge, justice and mercy, true love and duplicity, features some of Shakespeare’s most complex and memorable characters.
Staged at STC for the first time in over a decade, The Merchant of Venice is directed by Ethan McSweeny, whose “posh production” of Major Barbara was hailed by The Washington Post as “dandy…light itself.”
About the Ticket Supplier: Shakespeare Theatre Company
Recipient of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award, DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company has dedicated itself to becoming the nation's premier classic theatre. By focusing on works with profound themes, complex characters and heightened language written by Shakespeare, his contemporaries and those playwrights he influenced, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's artistic mission is unique among regional theatres: to bring to vibrant life groundbreaking, thought-provoking and eminently accessible classic theatre in a uniquely American style.