Janus Theatre Company closes its 27th season with William Shakespeare’s compelling drama “The Merchant of Venice” now through Sunday, November 9 at the Elgin Art Showcase in Elgin.
This version of The Merchant of Venice is a streamlined production running 90 minutes with no intermission. Director Sean Hargadon and company reimagine Shakespeare’s comic-drama through a modern lens that question our own prejudices today. Featuring Susan P. Anderson as Shylock.
Running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
Tickets start at and can be purchased here.
The Merchant of Venice is produced, adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon, stage-managed by Tricia Miller Hewson with costumes by Tiffany Jasinski.
The cast of Janus Theatre Company core members features Jennifer Reeves Wilson, Tiffany Jasinksi, Aaron Hoge, Benedict L. Slabik II, along with Susan P. Anderson, Paul Anderson, Matt Johnson, Matt Hellyer, Stephen Pickering, Alexander Wisniewski, Dan Stromquist, Dustin Ayers and Tessa Dougherty.
Elgin Art Showcase is located at 164 Division Street (8th floor, accessible by elevator) in downtown Elgin.
