Sheliah+Wynn+Festival

Hello all

Year 11 Drama has two entries in the Sheila Winn Festival this year. We have taken two different scenes from the 'Merchant of Venice'.

With the famous court scene we watch as Shylock (aka JT) demands justice from Antonio (aka James). The court is resided over by the Duke (aka Sione) as he allows Portia (aka Agape) to state the facts of the case. Supporting her argument against Shylock are Antoni's friends Gratanio (aka Peter) and Bassanio (aka Brandon). This powerful scene shows Shakespeare at his finest and gives a clear picture of life and religion in Elizabethan England.

Turning his hand to comedy, our following scene is one of trickery and teasing. Portia (aka Lina) is allowing her husband (aka Morehu) to think he has lost a ring she gave to him. Joining in on the teasing is Nerissa (aka Jordan) with her husband Gratiano (aka Cody). All the time trying to keep the peace is Antonio (aka Maria). A lovely scene which shows that the true power of the Elizabeathan age was often the women.