MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Musical Stage Play

DER KAUFMANN by Rody Vera
ANG NEGOSYANTE NG VENECIA by Rolando Tinio
MERCHANT OF VENICE by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice was written by William Shakespeare between 1596 and 1598. Though it has been classified as a comedy in his compilation of plays known as the “First Folio”, sharing certain aspects with other romantic comedies, The Merchant of Venice is popularly known for its dramatic scenes and speeches such as “Hath not a Jew’s eyes” and Portia’s speech about the “quality of mercy”.

This play is about a bitter detested Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against a Christian merchant who has defaulted on a loan. TP’s version will be a departure from the usual interpretation. A play within a play, it will be set during the Holocaust and Nazis directing the Jewish “actors” and will underscore the dehumanizing effect of racism and intolerance.

Dramaturg: Giselle Garcia
Direction: Rody Vera and Tuxqs Rutaquio
Production Design: Tuxqs Rutaquio
Tagalog Translation: Rolando Tinio
Music & Sound Design: TJ Ramos
Lights Design: John Batalla
Artistic Director: Nanding Josef


Cast:
JONATHAN TADIOAN-Shylock (Father)
REGINA DE VERA-Portia
TUXQS RUTAQUIO-Antonio
MARCO VIAÑA-Antonio / Salerio / 175
LOU VELOSO-Gobo / Tubal / Duke
NICOLO RICARDO MAGNO-Basannio / Nazi 1
DORAY DAYAO-Nerissa
RALPH MATEO-Lorenzo / Morocco / Nazi 2
BUNNY CADAG-Lancelot / Utusan / Aragon / Solanio / 175
JV IBESATE-Salerio / 175 / Lorenzo / Nazi 2
ALDO VENCILAO-Solanio / Utusan / Aragon / 175 / Lancelot
ANTONETTE GO-Jessica / Gipsy / Jew / Utusan / Understudy Portia
LHORVIE NUEVO-Jessica / Jew / Utusan / Understudy Nerissa
RACQUEL PAREÑO-Shylock (Mother)
TRIXIE ESTEBAN-Shylock (Daughter)
TRACY QUILA-Gratiano / Nazi Leader
TJ RAMOS-Pianist

Tickets:
Regular: Php600; Student: Php300
20% discount on the regular price for senior citizens, government employees, military employees and PWDs. (Please present valid ID)

The Show run date:
27 September to 13 October 2013
10am - October 4 & 11
3pm - September 28, 29, October 4, 6, 11, 12 & 13
8pm - September 27 & October 5
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)

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Call Juan Lorenzo Marco, 09353784781 or email at onelorenzomarco@gmail.com.


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