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"The quality of mercy is not strain’d,
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes."

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THE MERCHANT
OF VENICE

MARCH 14-23, 2025 |  TALIESIN WEST MUSIC PAVILION

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Beau Heckman

How far would you go to uphold your values and seek justice?

Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE delves deep into themes of mercy, justice, and self-discovery. Witness the complex interplay between Shylock, Antonio, and Portia as they navigate a world of contractual obligations and moral dilemmas. The lines between justice and revenge blur as this production challenges audiences to reflect on their own beliefs and the lengths they would go to defend them. “All that glisters is not gold…”

Schedule

Friday, March 14 at 7:30 pm 

Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 16 at 6:00 pm

Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 pm

Friday, March 21 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 23 at 6:00 pm

Tickets

Taliesin West

Single Ticket Prices start at $53, $63

Student, Educator & Senior Discounts
available with ID

Venue

Taliesin West Pavilion

12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd

Scottsdale, AZ 85259

DETAILS & TICKETS

THE COMPANY

Artistic

Beau Heckman - Director

Stacey Walston - Lighting Design

Peter Bish - Sound Design 

LeeAnn Jensen - Costume Design

Shelly Trujillo - Hair & Make-up Design

Production

Stacey Walston -

     Director of Production / Stage Manager

Theodore McEntire -

     Assistant Stage Manager

Marco Monacchio - Run Crew

LeeAnn Jensen - Wardrobe Supervisor

Zeke Waltz - Light/Sound Operator

Cast

Dive Deep into Shakespeare

Students, Educators, and Life-long Learners, there is something here for everyone to deepen their experience with THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.

EDUCATION

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Contact

P.O. Box 30595

Mesa, AZ 85275

​Phone: 480-644-6500
Email: info@swshakespeare.org

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