Filled with contrasts and controversy, containing comic elements mixed with trenchant comment on the nature of intolerance, justice and forgiveness, this is a play not easily categorized.  The merchant Antonio is approached for a loan by his dear friend Bassanio so that he may woo an heiress in another city.  Antonio, cash-poor until his ships return from their trade route, in turn borrows from the moneylender Shylock, who sees in this arrangement the possibility to exact a gruesome revenge for the years of injustice he’s suffered at the hands of Antonio and the rest of the city.

All performances are at 7pm and are presented FREE OF CHARGE.  Please bring your own chairs or blankets.  In case of inclement weather, check our site for news regarding alternate indoor locations.

Friday, July 17 – PEACE Park, Coventry Neighborhood, Cleveland Heights
Saturday, July 18 – Tri-C West Campus, Parma Heights
Sunday, July 19 – Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, Kirtland

Friday, July 24 – Community Colonnade, Shaker Heights
Saturday, July 25 – Lakewood Park, Lakewood
Sunday, July 26 – The Grove Amphitheater, Mayfield Village

Friday, July 31 – Notre Dame College, South Euclid
Saturday, August 1 – Lincoln Park, Cleveland
Sunday, August 2 – Lincoln Park, Cleveland

More information available at www.cleveshakes.org

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