August 2, 2008
Celebration Amphitheatre
White River State Park

Cast
Antonio......................Eric J. Olson*
Salerio.......................Glenn de Roziere
Solanio......................Jeff Keel*
Bassanio....................Ryan Artzberger*
Lorenzo......................Sam Fain
Gratiano.....................Ben Tebbe*
Portia.........................Rebecca Masur
Nerissa.......................Diane Timmerman*
Silvia...........................Jamison Kay Garrison
Shylock......................Charles Goad*
Morocco.....................Monte Leon Tapplar
Lancelot.....................Scot Greenwell
Old Gobbo/Tubal.......Matthew Roland
Jessica......................Phebe Taylor*
Aragon/Duke.............Adam O. Crowe

Directed by ...............Michael Shelton*
Original Music.............Justin Rust
Lights.........................Laura Glover
Costumes...................Kathleen Egan
Stage Manager..........Nathan Garrison*

* designates member of Actors' Equity Association

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Online reactions from patrons

“Thank you, HART, for showing that Indianapolis is not only ready for Shakespeare, it's apparently ANXIOUS for it!” Cathy Tolzman on IndianaAuditions.com

“Yes, more Shakespeare! That was great!” Christopher on IBJ.com

“I can’t stop smiling.”  Susan Freeman on IndianaAuditions.com

“Quite the perfect summer evening. The story was made completely accessible by the uniformly strong cast.”  Adrienne Reiswerg on IndianaAuditions.com

“A not-to-be-missed theater event.” Kurt Owens on IndianaAuditions.com

“It was like being in a different city. …lots and lots of people with their picnics and bikes and loved ones listening and watching Shakespeare in Downtown Indianapolis! And it was good Shakespeare!”  Jolene Moffatt on IndianaAuditions.com

Lisa Gauthier,

"...Charles Goad’s Shylock was a beacon..."
"The setup was charming — grassy knolls, setting sun, picnics..."

Hope Baugh, Indy Theatre Habit

"...the show was a pleasure to watch..." read more >