| The Merchant of Venice |
Presented by Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company at Sanborn County Park
July 30-September 3, 2010
Shortly after he decided to direct The Merchant of Venice, director Bryan Freeman was actually strolling through the streets of Venice. The beauty, splendor, and opulence of this historic city so entices that it is easy for one to overlook the crumbling foundations which will one day lose this stunning city to the sea.
That same deception is rich in Shakespeare’s Venice; it will seduce the audience with the close ties of friendship, young love, and perfection in prose and poetry. However, on the other side of the Bard’s canal floats bloody vengeance, racism, and fate in one of three coffins….
Admission Info
Tickets:
Free
$6 parking
Phone: 408-264-3479
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Dates & Times
Dates: July 30-September 3, 2010
Times:
Thurs-Sun: 7pm
These dates only: 7/30-8/1, 8/14-15, 8/19-8/20, 8/28-8/19, 9/2-9/3
Preshow Entertainment: 6:40pm
Venue Info
16055 Sanborn Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Reviews
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Event Name: The Merchant of Venice
"great company, great acting - keep them going!"
Review posted by: Mia from San Jose, CA , Aug 29, 2010
We enjoyed the play very much. As always, the Shady Sheakspeare company is doing a great job in acting, directing, and bringing free quality Shakespeare plays in the Sanborn park. Do go and see them,... Expand
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Event Name: The Merchant of Venice
"Simply amazing"
Review posted by: Tiana Stone from San Jose, CA , Aug 17, 2010
This company is amazingly talented, and everything they did was phenomenal. Their delivery was near flawless, and all of these actors have exquisite stage presence. This show is really a must see for... Expand
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Event Name: The Merchant of Venice
"Shady Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice: a rare treat"
Review posted by: Scott McGregor from Campbell, CA, Aug 09, 2010
I was so thrilled to see The Merchant of Venice among Shady Shakes scheduled performances this year, since for reasons of modern political correctness alluded to in the program, it is so... Expand
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