Sep 23 2021
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Oct 17 2021
The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Presented by Actors' Shakespeare Project at BCA Plaza Theatre

Exploring themes of prejudice, mercy, compassion, revenge, and humanity/inhumanity, our production of The Merchant of Venice sets the story in the present moment. Bassanio, a Venetian lord whose pockets are currently empty, needs a loan to travel to the island of Belmont and pursue Portia, a rich heiress. His dear friend Antonio, a wealthy nobleman of Venice, agrees to give him a loan and, in turn, borrows the money from a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. Shylock, who has resented Antonio for many years, locks him into a legal bond that will threaten his life if not fulfilled. The duality of Venice’s Carnivale – its lush, irreverent playfulness alongside its hidden underbelly of subversiveness – sets the stage for this drama to unfold, asking how much we have truly evolved in our empathy for those we think of as the “other.”

Admission Info

All advance single tickets are $45 ($15 savings from recent seasons!). Additionally, at the start of each show week, 10% of the house will be made available for Pay-What-You-Can ticketing, ranging from $0-$35.

Student Rush tickets are available for $15 at the door.

Phone: 617-241-2200

Email: boxoffice@actorsshakespeareproject.org

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Post-Show Conversations to follow on Sundays.

Dates & Times

2021/09/23 - 2021/10/17

Location Info

BCA Plaza Theatre

539 Tremont Street, Boston , MA 02116