The Merchant of Venice from Theatre Banshee
The Banshee (Burbank, CA)
Theatre Banshee presents Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Themes of humanity, dignity, revenge, cruelty, religion and greed are all explored in the character of Shylock, a vengeance-seeking moneylender who is one of Shakespeare’s most tragic figures. The clever and well-spoken Portia is also one of his most prominent heroines, whose intelligence shines every bit as brightly as her beauty. Theatre Banshee, whose previous season was nominated for four Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, four LA Weekly Awards, a Garland winner, and was an Ovation nominee for Best Season, applies its acclaimed production values and talent to this classic tale of prejudice and honor. Learn more…
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