"The Merchant of Venice" - Presented by Log Art Theatre

Name: "The Merchant of Venice" - Presented by Log Art Theatre
Start: 2024-10-18T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-18T21:30:00-04:00
Location: 1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15905

Schedule

Fri Oct 18 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15905 | Johnstown, PA

Log Art Theatre presents “The Merchant of Venice”

The production of The Merchant of Venice is part of the Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project, which is a collaboration between local organizations aiming to bring unique education and awareness about the Holocaust to Cambria County and the surrounding areas. The project is a combined effort of organizations across the region, who are hosting a variety of events, performances, and showcases to promote Holocaust education. To learn more, visit HopeSpringsEternalProject.com.

There will be a dual weekend of performances, one at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County and the other at the St. Francis University.
Community Arts Center of Cambria County Performances
October 18 & 19 …....….……… 7:00 PM
October 20 ………..…….……… 2:00 PM

St. Francis University Performances
November 7, 8, & 9 ……………. 7:30 PM
November 9 & 10 ………………. 2:00 PM

Directed by Lance Mekeel

The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare’s classically known play, is a comedic tragedy that is not only controversial, but forces actors and audiences to take a deeper look at their own moral compass and question if the play’s antagonist, Shylock, is the villain or the victim. Love, greed, revenge, and prejudice are all present; however, the play reveals that love is more important than money, that mercy is better than revenge, and that love lasts forever. In the end, cynical voices caution that money rules the world, that mercy alone cannot run people’s lives, and that love can disappear after marriage. The Merchant of Venice will intrigue those from all walks of life.

After each performance there will be an open forum discussion with audience members interested in participating that talk about the history, cultural heritage, morality, and Antisemitism which will investigate Villain or Victim: The Merchant of Venice Examined, was Shylock a villain or victim?
Tickets on sale now!
CAC Members: $15
Non-Members: $19
Opening Night Party Admission: $15 (*in addition to ticket price)

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to the Arts Center at [email protected] or (814) 255-6515 to inquire about sponsorships!
For more information, and to purchase tickets, call the Arts Center at 814-255-6515 or visit the Arts Center’s website (www.caccc.org). Information for sponsorships is available online or call the Arts Center and ask to speak with Angela R. Godin, Executive Director. Proceeds from the event benefit the Arts Center.