A great distillation of one of Shakespeare's earlier and trickier plays...it preserves much of the 'iconic' material as well as its' difficulties. Director Tiger Reel does a great job keeping the action flowing from scene to scene, telling the story quickly and efficiently. Jack Young is a terrific Shylock, and he delivers beautifully in not only the courtroom scene, but as a tender father in his scenes with Jessica (Abbie Cobb). All in all, a bold and vitalizing addition to the amazing repertoir...
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