| The Huffington Post - "The most enjoyable production of this play that I have ever seen, inviting the audience to enjoy the blatant theatricality. The laughs got bigger and bigger. I was completely engrossed." |
The New York Times - "A production that expertly explores its furious side. Mr. Viselli embodies an anguished and vengeful man and that rage stirs the passions of the rest of the cast. An adept group, the seven actors are lively, handling more than two dozen characters." | |
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The 4 contracts deal with caskets, flesh, livery and rings. How does one respond to a broken deal, with justice or mercy?
Usually seen as a play about anti-Semitism, it actually presents 4 outcasts - Jew, Muslim, Hispanic and blind man - showing
the parallel of prejudice based on race, religion and disability in a multi-cultural society that's an international trading center.
Be it Venice in 1600 or NYC now, it’s a place where cultures clash and conflicts ensue.
Cast: Mary Theresa Archbold, Melanie Boland, Stephen Drabicki, David Harrell, Gregg Mozgala, Pamela Sabaugh, Nicholas Viselli
Set and Lighting Design: Bert Scott
Costume Design: Kristine Koury
Assistant Costume Design: Caitlin Cisek
Prop Design: Segoline Lazzaro
Assistant Director: Christina Roussos
Production Stage Manager: Brooke Elsinghorst
Assistant Stage Manager: Christine Julia Massoud
Production Manager: Nicholas Lazzaro
April 14 - May 13, 2012
Wed & Thu at 7:30, Fri & Sat at 8, Sat & Sun at 3
The Clurman
410 W. 42nd Street, www.theatrerow.org
Tickets $51.25
212-239-6200 • www.telecharge.com
Braille & large print programs available. Wheelchair accessible. Low-vision patrons are invited to explore the set 30 minutes
before curtain. Call 212-243-4337 to let us know if you want a tour.
June 20 - July 1, 2012
More Of Our Parts
2nd 10-Minute Play Festival of commissioned plays about disability
at the Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row
Featuring plays by Bekah Brunstetter, Bruce Graham, A.R. Gurney,
Samuel D. Hunter, Neil LaBute, Kate Moira Ryan & Jeff Sweet.
