The Merchant of Venice

Performed at Gallaudet University's Elstad Auditorium
November 18th - December 11th, 2016

*Helen Hayes Awards Recommended*

If you tickle us…do we not laugh?

Journey with the fools back to the vibrant Renaissance city of Venice. A place full of rich characters and bustling marketplaces! Young lovers steal away in the night, old enemies battle back and forth, and braggart Captains vie for the hand of a wealthy heiress, whose luck is running out! Don't miss this full production of one of Shakespeare's most rich and intricate plays that explores a burgeoning merchant class and what happens when things get personal.

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Paul Reisman

Stage Manager: Sam Owen
ASL Consultant: Dr. Lindsey D. Snyder
Performance Interpreters: Dr. Lindsey D. Snyder & Mary Beth Morgan

Starring: Natalie Cutcher, Vince Eisenson, Daniel Flint, Ben Lauer, Alexseyia McBride+, Matthew Pauli, Teresa Spencer, and Ryan Tumulty

Scenic Design: Daniel Flint, Lighting Design: Chris Curtis, Costume Design: Lynly Saunders, Music Composition: Jesse Terill, Properties Design: Crista Noel Smith, Mask Design: Tara Cariaso & Aaron Cromie, Production Photography: Teresa Wood

Running time: approx 125 minutes; Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

+Gallaudet student intern

“brisk, entertaining, and hyper-accessible” says The Washington Post
“Faction of Fools has given theatergoers a gift with a series of
commedia-flavored productions that have allowed us
to see the classics with new eyes.”
Read the full review, HERE!

“★★★★” proclaims DC Theatre Scene! Calling The Merchant of Venice,
“carefree and funny while relaying the timeless messages of life and humanity.”
Read the full review, HERE!

“This is an innovative new production that will leave you
wanting to talk about it after you leave the theater.” raves DCMTA,
“That is always a good-sign and the genius of great theater.
Faction of Fools' The Merchant of Venice will leave its mark on you.”
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MD Theatre Guide raves, "Director Paul Reisman has created a beautiful Commedia production of “The Merchant of Venice.” The cast's physical prowess and the fantastic use of mask made for a deliciously sensory take on a classic Shakespearian piece."
Read the full review, HERE