Two Merchants

Presented by Theatre at UBC

An Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice

Director: Dana Lori Chalmers

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice intersects with the Arab-Israeli conflict when an unpaid debt, a daughter’s defection, and ancient antagonisms lead to a trial without mercy and the renewal of old hatreds. Amidst religious persecution and fear, two enemies engage in a life and death battle over an unfulfilled contract, family loyalty, and justice.

Note: Two Merchants is part of a doctoral research project.