The merchant of Venice

the long version

This volume, while it raises all the questions appertaining to the cultural, historical, and critical contexts of the play, has as its primary focus the play as theatrical performance. This focus is not taken in isolation, but observed in terms of all the social, material, and practical aspects of theatrical production. The questions raised are those that face actors, stage managers , directors, scenic and costume designers in the rehearsal room and on the stage.