Here is part one of ImprovEd Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.
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The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare. In the case of this drama, a merchant in Venice, Antonio, must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. Many now believe Shakespeare wrote the play between 1596 and 1599.
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Although initially classified as a comedy in the First Folio, it also shares certain aspects with Shakespeare’s other romantic comedies. But perhaps the most memorable parts throughout this play are the dramatic scenes. Notable among them, the character Shylock and the famous, “Hath not a Jew eyes?” speech about humanity.
Additionally, another significant part is Portia’s speech about “the quality of mercy.”
Throughout time, many renowned observers identify The Merchant of Venice as one of Shakespeare’s great comedy.
ImprovEd Shakespeare’s Kid-friendly adaptation of The Merchant of Venice tackles the many issues presented in this drama. And chiefly, we teach Kids the morals of this play, all the while delving into Shakespearean speech. Plus, at the same time, we introduce them to great theatrical fun.
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Performances
Each fall and spring, ImprovEd Shakespeare develops a new production for live performance. In honor of the traditional Renaissance traveling troupe, during a period of a few weeks, we present Kid-friendly plays at various venues around town. Our Players, between 3rd-11th grade, gear themselves with playful, as well as engaging interpretations of works by the Bard of Avon. Suitable for all ages, each performance runs for about an hour.
Furthermore, these shows are always FREE. However, we gladly accept Donations! Additionally, visit ImprovEd Shakespeare, Shakespeare for Kids by Kids on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. And don’t forget to click on our BLOG for the stories behind these videos.
