Shylock versus Portia – A Shakespeare Mock Trial
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Join lawyers and actors as Shylock goes to court against Portia. Our premise is that after the events depicted in The Merchant of Venice, Shylock discovers that Doctor of Laws “Balthazar” was really Portia in disguise, so neither a man nor a lawyer. In a civil lawsuit, he sues her for tortious interference with contract. The Duke of Venice, regretting the outcome of the earlier case as it damaged the city’s reputation for fairness (and thus its commercial prospects), allows Shylock’s lawsuit against Portia to proceed.
Cast and participants:
• Judge: Bryan H. Wildenthal
• Clerk: Bill Glaser
• Plaintiff’s attorney: Susan Benninghoff
• Defendant’s attorney: Samuel W. Bettwy
• Shylock: Josh Freeman
• Antonio: Kevin Manley
• Portia: Janaki Stoeckley
• Playwright and Understudy: Gordon L. Gidlund
The members of the audience will serve as the jury and deliver a verdict by voice vote.
Related links:
San Diego Shakespeare Society: website | Instagram | Facebook
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Mission Valley Branch Library
The Mission Valley Branch Library is one of the thirty-five branches of the San Diego Public Library system. The 19,760 sq. ft. facility was opened July 20, 2002. The Library received an Orchid Award from the San Diego Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for "Best Institutional Design" and "Best Divine Details" for the lighted tree columns/sculptures throughout the facility. The Library includes a large community meeting room, seminar rooms, a children's library, an outdoor patio with a children's garden which has a flowing river sculpture, a computer lab and a mezzanine and terrace. Its excellent collection of books and media, central location, and close proximity to retailers and a trolley stop have made it a popular Library destination for many San Diegans.
