It’s not easy these days to do a show about a Jewish moneylender who’s ridiculed, spit upon and forced to become a Christian. But director Sharon Ott respects the complexities of “The Merchant of Venice.” She helps us see that the script is about something deeper than one author’s prejudices.
Much Ado About Nothing,” which features a young couple (Beatrice and Benedick) constantly bickering to conceal their attraction, is one of Shakespeare’s wittiest. The easy-to-follow plot allows us the enjoyment of watching two vain, intelligent and good people learning to humble themselves before one another.
