Submitted by Island Stage Left

Island Stage Left is proud to bring this timely, thrilling production to the Wold Road outdoor stage on San Juan Island.

A strong cast of professional actors from across the United States joins Dan in Stage Left’s 21st Shakespeare production.

The show starts at 7:45 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays at 1062 Wold Road, Friday Harbor, until Aug. 11. Admission is free.

The Jewish moneylender Shylock has been spat upon, cursed, beaten, robbed – and his chief persecutor is suddenly in his power. Shylock demands savage revenge. But is it justice?

“The Merchant of Venice” is a play for today’s world. The powerful forces driving it could be drawn from the daily news – including the cross-dressing heroine’s brilliant yet merciless legal gambit.

Music is interlaced with Shakespeare’s words, providing a rich background for this battle of the soul.

We are so looking forward to seeing you and sharing this remarkable play with you under the stars!

For more information, visit islandstageleft.org.

Reviews from the audience:

“Bravo! A superb and deeply thought-provoking production. Not to be missed!” – Shapiro

“It was so well played and so intriguing that I want to see it again! Daniel Mayes is fantastic! Best performance ever! We have been talking about it and processing it since Sunday. This is no ordinary play!” – Roemers-Kleven

“Excellent production!” – Finholm

“Great show on Friday night. My brother and his wife were so impressed — as were Stan and I! Thanks for the garden picnic space.” – Mathews

“I love what they bring to the island. So lucky!” – Anderson

“I love a play that leaves me thinking.” – Mazzarella

“Put this on your calendar for thought-provoking theatre!” – Haskew