Opening July 3
The Merchant of Venice

              at the Cornelia Stevenot Memorial Amphitheatre
 By William Shakespeare        
July 2- August 8                
Usury by any other name...                  PG-13           
With all his fortunes tied up at sea, Antonio borrows money from Shylock for his friend Bassanio. Amused by Shylock's request of 1 pound of flesh if the loan is default, Antonio gladly accepts the money lender's proposition. Fate turns against him, however, and Shylock comes to claim his due. Unable to intervene on Antonio's behalf, the distraught Bassanio, finds an advocate in his love, Portia, skilled enough to sway the Venitian council and spare Antonio's life.