The Merchant of Venice
By: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Joe Parrish
The greed for blood and a chance at the love of a lifetime.
Shakespeare’s examination of intolerance, revenge and mercy; one man’s loan to impress a woman endangers his friend’s life when the loan comes due. Shakespeare’s dynamic play delves into the humanity behind our stereotypes.
September 5 - October 11
Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 6:00 p.m.
Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Auditions July 12th at 11:00am
Sides available for download below
Casting for William Shakespeare’s compelling tale of love and money in sixteenth century Venice. The role of Shylock has been cast. All other roles open.
Cast Breakdown: Duke of Venice (will double as Prince of Aargon) male: 50’s
Prince of Morocco, male: 20’s – 30’s, black, suitor to Portia
Antonio, male: 40’s – 50’s, the merchant of Venice
Bassanio, male: 20’s – 30’s, friend of Antonio, in love with Portia
Salanio & Salarino, male or female: 20’s – 30’s, friends of Antonio
Gratiano, male: 30’s – 50’s, friend of Antonio, in love with Nerissa
Lorenzo, male: 20’s, friend of Bassanio, in love with Jessica
Tubal, male: 30’s – 50’s, Jewish friend of Shylock
Lancelot, male: 20’s, servant to Shylock
Portia, female: 30’s, heiress who is in love with Bassanio
Nerissa, female: 30’s – 50’s, lady-in-waiting to Portia, in love with Gratiano
Jessica, female: 20’s, Shylock’s daughter, in love with Lorenzo
Balthazar, female: indeterminate age, servant to Portia
All ethnics encouraged to audition.
Please prepare a short monologue from Shakespeare (2 minutes or less). Need not be memorized. You will also be asked to read from the script. Sides will be posted on STAGES website.