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Characters: The Merchant of Venice

The Duke of Venice

**The Prince of Morocco:**One of Portia’s unsuccessful suitors

**The Prince of Arragon:**Another unsuccessful suitor

**Antonio:**A wealthy Venetian merchant, a friend of Bassanio.

Bassanio: A friend of Bassanio and suitor of Portia.

Solanio: A friend of Antonio and Bassanio

Gratiano: A friend of Antonio and Bassanio.

Salerio: A friend of Antonio and Bassanio

Lorenzo: A friend of Antonio and Bassanio, Lorenzo elopes with Shylock’s daughter, Jessica.

**Shylock:**A rich Jew, the father of Jessica.

Tubal: A friend of Shylock

Launcelot Gobbo: A “clown” and servant of Shylock .

Old Gobbo: The father of Launcelot, .

Leonardo: A servant of Bassanio

Balthazar: A servant of Portia

Stephano: A servant of Portia

Portia: A rich heiress, of Belmont.

Nerissa: Portia’s Waiting-gentlewoman

**Jessica:**The daughter of Shylock.

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What's On

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As You Like It

June 18 - September 6, 2025

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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Steel Magnolias

June 21 - October 4, 2025

Randall L. Jones

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The Importance of Being Earnest

June 20 - October 4, 2025

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

June 19 - October 3, 2025

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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Macbeth

June 16 - September 4, 2025

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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Antony and Cleopatra

June 17 - September 5, 2025

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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