VpStart Crow Productions

2007 SEASON: The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice
Directed by Bob Smith
October 5th through October 21st, 2007

The plot of one of William Shakespeare’s great dramas, often classified as a “comedy,” involves Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Shylock has lost his beloved daughter when she elopes with a man who belongs to a virulently anti-Semitic society. Shylock seeks a literal “pound of flesh” from Antonio, the merchant of Venice, when he fails to pay the debt. Portia defends Antonio from Shylock's legal suit. Shylock ends by renouncing his faith and his fortune.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2pm. Advance individual ticket sales are available only through BoxOfficeTickets.com or 800-494-TIXS. Adults are $20; Students/Seniors/City & County Employees are $15.

Reviews

Read the Manassas Journal Messenger Spotlight Interview of Bob Smith, Director of Merchant»
Read the Potomac News review of Merchant »
Read the Gainesville Times review of Merchant »
Read the ShowBizRadio review of Merchant »
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Listen to the ShowBizRadio Talkback with the Merchant Cast and Crew »

Cast and Crew

The Cast
Antonio - George Kitchen
Salerio - Paul D. Rubenstein
Solanio/Old Gobbo - Jonathan Marget
Bassanio - Christopher C. Holbert
Lorenzo - William MacLeod
Gratiano - Colby Codding
Portia - Rachel Lee Poole
Nerissa - Pamela Sabella
Servant/Tubal/Balthasar/Stephana - Erin Gallalee
Shylock - Jay Tilley
Launcelot - Carl Brandt Long
Leonardo/Prince of Arragon/Gaoler - Santiago Melli-Huber
Jessica - Laura Rocklyn
Prince of Morocco/Servant/Duke - Rich Scanlan

The Production Team
Artistic Director - Christine D. Lange
Managing Director - Sara Joy Lebowitz
Production Manager - Melissa Jo York-Tilley
Director - Bob Smith
Stage Manager/Props Mistress - Jordan Day
Assistant Stage Manager - Morgan Sexton
Assistant Stage Manager - Christie Swaney
Set Designer - Thomas Hannon
Master Carpenter - Thomas Hannon
Lighting Designer - William MacLeod
Master Electrician - William MacLeod
Light Board Operator - Morgan Sexton
Sound Designer - Colby Codding
Sound Board Operator - Christie Swaney
Costume Designer - Stephanie Powlen
Hair and Makeup Designer - Melissa Jo York-Tilley
House Manager - Jenny Green
Assistant House Manager - Kristen Green
Publicity - Jay Tilley
Poster Designer - Jennifer Reitz
Program Designer - Bob Smith
Press Photos - Dave Harback and Tim Betts