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Playhouse 22 posted an update in the group East Brunswick Chatter: 10 months, 1 week ago · View
PLAYHOUSE 22 PRESENT THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
EAST BRUNSWICK: Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, proudly presents William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, opening on April 8, 2011 and running through May 8. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. There are no shows the weekend of April 24. Guests are invited to attend an exclusive talk-back session with the show’s cast and crew after the show on Sunday, April 10.
The Merchant of Venice, directed by Andrew Parks, is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and memorable plays. It tells the tale of Bassanio, a young aristocrat who has squandered his money and now seeks the means to woo Portia, the renowned heiress of Belmont. Bassanio seeks the aid of Antonio, a wealthy merchant and his dear friend. Although Antonio’s wealth is currently engaged at sea, he agrees to borrow the needed money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender and Antonio’s mortal enemy in Venice. Shylock agrees to lend the money on one condition: if the money is not returned on time, the forfeit shall be a pound of the merchant’s flesh, nearest his heart.
Parks was drawn to direct the play because of its powerful characters and timely themes. “What makes The Merchant of Venice so unique is that it is a comedy with a tragedy embedded within,” says Parks. “The story features Shylock, a Jew tormented by his society and betrayed by his own daughter. Although Shylock is the villain of the play, his anger is justified due to his mistreatment by the other characters. By the end of the play, the audience will inevitably feel sympathy for his fate, even though he sought to take the life of another man.”
“Despite this tragic undercurrent, the main plot of the story is more light-hearted,” asserts Parks, “and the rich characters of Venice and Belmont will certainly delight and entertain modern audiences.” Parks believes in making Shakespeare accessible for everyone, especially those who are not used to it. The play is cut to run in under two hours, and the actors are trained to speak Shakespeare’s verse with a conversational, easy to understand tone.
Tickets are $20/adults and $18/seniors and students, and can be purchased online at http://www.Playhouse22.org or by calling the Box Office at (732) 254-3939 and leaving a message.
Playhouse 22 is located at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
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Playhouse 22 posted an update in the group East Brunswick Chatter: 12 months ago · View
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, presents the hit-Broadway musical-comedy-murder-mystery Curtains. Directed by Robert Gargiullo, Curtains is playing now through Sunday, February 27, 2011. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20/seniors and students and $22/adults and may be purchased online at http://www.Playhouse22.org or by calling (732) 254-3939. Playhouse 22 is located at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Playhouse 22 Kick’s Off the New Year with a Unique Theater Experience 1 year, 1 month ago · View
Playhouse 22 will be launching it’s “On The Edge Series” with the production of “As Bees in Honey Drown” by Douglas Carter Beane and directed by Amy Levine. “As Bees in Honey Drown” is the story about Evan Wyler, a twenty-something New York writer savoring the success of his debut novel. Defined by the media [...]
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community… 1 year, 3 months ago · View
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, will be having open auditions for “Curtains” on Sunday, November 7 and Monday, November 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. The show dates are February 4 – 27, 2011. All shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Auditions will be held at the East [...]
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Playhouse 22 joined the group New Brunswick Chatter 1 year, 4 months ago · View
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Auditions at Playhouse 22 for the upcoming production of “Curtains” 1 year, 4 months ago · View
EAST BRUNSWICK — Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, will be having open auditions for “Curtains” on Sunday, November 7 and Monday, November 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. The show will be directed by Robert Gargiullo, musical direction by Mark McGee and choreography by BJ Solomon. The show dates are February 4 – 27, 2011. [...]
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Playhouse 22 and Studio Yoga are now friends 1 year, 4 months ago · View
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Playhouse 22 presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 1 year, 5 months ago · View
EAST BRUNSWICK – Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theater kicks off the 2010-2011 season with the Frank Loesser and Abe Burrow’s comic masterpiece on Friday, September 10 at 8 p.m. With the help of an instructional guide, J. Pierrepont Finch is determined to succeed in business – without really trying. Encountering a corporate bigwig, a romantically-inclined [...] -
Playhouse 22 and Lori Bloch – East Brunswick Elks #2370 are now friends 1 year, 5 months ago · View
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Playhouse 22’s second season at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center is unforgettable 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, kicks off their second year at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center with the Broadway classic musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Trying.” Directed by Scott Goldman, the production opens on Friday, September 10 and runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. though [...]
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Playhouse 22 and Steve Reed are now friends 1 year, 6 months ago · View
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Playhouse 22 and East Brunswick Public Library are now friends 1 year, 6 months ago · View
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Playhouse 22 will be holding auditions for The Crucible 1 year, 7 months ago · View
Have you ever dreamed of being a performer? If so, here’s your big break! Playhouse 22 will be having auditions for Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” on Monday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. The show will be directed by Jonathan Wierzbicki. The show dates are October 29 – November 21, 2010, Fridays [...]
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Playhouse 22 wrote a new blog post: Closing Weekend of Jewtopia at Playhouse 22 1 year, 7 months ago · View
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theatre troupe, completes its first season at the new East Brunswick Community Arts Center with a hilarious production of “Jewtopia” this weekend. Directed by Mark Kalet, the show stars Aaron Ratzan as Adam and Derek Mazukiewicz as Chris. Additional cast members include Lincoln Richman, Mike Levine, Leslie Hochman, Jill Swissa [...]
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Playhouse 22 became a registered member 1 year, 7 months ago · View
