THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Southwest Shakespeare Company

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by William Shakespeare
directed by Beau Heckman

ONLY FOUR PERFORMANCES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 | 7:30pm
JUST ADDED!! - SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 | 2:00pm*
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 | 7:30pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025 | 2:00pm*
*THESE ARE BOTH SPECIAL STOP ACTION PERFORMANCES LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR KEATH HALL:  Join us as we stop and discuss pivotal moments in the show as the performance is actively going on! Beat by beat learn how certain moments in the play were created and developed in our modern interpretation. Cry and Rage with Shylock. Laugh with our clowns and lovers.

THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO
12406 N PARADISE VILLAGE PKWY EAST
IN SCOTTSDALE

Back by popular demand, Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE delves deep into themes of mercy, justice, and self-discovery. Witness the complex interplay between Shylock, Antonio, and Portia as they navigate a world of contractual obligations and moral dilemmas. The lines between justice and revenge blur as this production challenges audiences to reflect on their own beliefs and the lengths they would go to defend them. “All that glisters is not gold…”

TICKETS ON SALE NOW - $20 - $45
AVAILABLE AT https://swshakespeare.org

SHOW RUNS APPROXIMATELY 85 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION
THE STOP ACTION PERFORMANCE RUNS APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 MINUTES LONGER WITH NO INTERMISSION

BARD CARDS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR REDEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS