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Saint Francis University Fine Arts Center and The Community Arts Center of Cambria County have collaborated to present "The Merchant of Venice," a play and post-performance discussion at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10.
The show and discussion will take place at the Connors Family Fine Arts Center on the campus of Saint Francis University, 181 St. Catherine St., Loretto.
The play is part of Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project -- a collaboration between local organizations aiming to bring unique education and awareness about the Holocaust to the region, according to its website HopeSpringsEternalProject.com.
A dinner theater option is available after the 2 p.m. matinee with dinner served at 4:30 p.m. The dinner and show combo is $40. Show tickets for the public are $15.
For more ticketing/production information, please contact Center for Fine Arts Coordinator Barbara Plazek at 814-472-3051 or email bplazek@francis.edu.
Shakespeare's classic play is a comedic tragedy that is not only controversial, but forces actors and audiences to take a deeper look at their own moral compass and question whether Shakespeare's antagonist, Shylock, is the villain or the victim. Our production positions Shylock as the protagonist, the victim of societal oppression, pressing his suit of Antonia in the Venetian court. The courtroom is the setting of the whole production, showing how Shylock doesn't stand a chance for justice in a world that positions Jews as not worthy of justice or equal treatment.
An open forum discussion with audience members is planned after each performance to talk about the history, cultural heritage, morality and antisemitism which will investigate: Villain or Victim: The Merchant of Venice Examined, was Shylock a villain or victim?