The Merchant of Venice was directed by Debbi Finkelstein, her third time directing for Gazebo! Debbi chose to set the show in its traditional Renaissance time period, but focused on bringing out the work's still-relevant themes of feminism, prejudice, and friendship.

This marked our first time performing at Rocky Woods in Medfield and at Powisset Farm in Dover. We also returned to Bird Park in Walpole for our final weekend.

Cast:
Marielle Boudreau as Nerissa
Suzanne Greenwald as Launcelot Gobbo/Man/Salerio
Alessandra Horton as Lorenzo
Benjamin Medeiros as Gratiano
Lana Orlova as Old Gobbo/Tubal
Ellen Pariser as Portia
Mei-Lin Po as Salarino/Stephano
Barbara Schapiro as Prince of Morocco/Duke of Venice
Cynthia Small as Antonio
Juliana Small as Jessica/Prince of Arragon
Steve Small as Shylock
Finley Smith as Salanio
Marlee Waleik as Bassanio

Crew:
Producer: Amy Klesert
Stage Managers: Jared Lista, Justin Lista
Costumes: Charlene Desjardin
Props: Ashley Harmon
Sound Design: Cameron Small
Artwork: Dayna Spinner

Hometown Weekly review of the performance!