When Mercy Seasons Justice

We are quickly getting under way for this winter's Justice Project. It has seemed far away for a long time, but it is rapidly approaching. Last week, we had our read-through of the plays The Merchant of Venice and Measure for Measure. Ladies and gentlemen, we have an absolutely terrific cast, and I cannot wait to introduce them to you.

Before I begin the series of introductory posts, however, I want to give you all the vitals for these productions. Trust me, you do not want to miss them. We will performing William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and Measure for Measure uncut and in repertory for two weekends in February. You can find us in both Queens and Manhattan. We are also very excited to announce a seminar we are running in association with the Law School at St. John's University on Friday, February 17.

You will find in these productions our typical Shakespeare IN THE RAW excitement and method! That means we rehearse only about 12 hours for each show. Yep! The cast has met for our read-through, but we officially begin intensive rehearsal on the evening of Wednesday, February 8 and we open on Friday, February 10. Expect these performances to be immediate, adrenaline-filled, exciting, and RAW. (Of course!) We perform with no sets, minimal costuming and props, and no safety net. Our actors come in fully memorized and prepared to put on a full, professional production of these amazing masterworks.

Friday, February 10 :: Measure for Measure

Saturday, February 11 :: The Merchant of Venice

at

Saval Auditorium

2nd Floor, Manhattan Campus, SJU

101 Murray St, New York, NY 10007

Friday, February 17 :: Measure for Measure

Saturday, February 18 :: The Merchant of Venice

at

Moot Court, Belson Hall

2nd Floor, St John's Law School

8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439

All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Doors open 1/2 hour prior to curtain.

Seating is general admission.

THE CAST OF THE JUSTICE PROJECT

Lindsay Bartlette Allen

Michael Bernstein

Tara Bradway

Matthew Castleman

Andi Dema

Christian Adam Jacobs

Julia Jones

Melanie Arii Mah

Collin McConnell

Lindsay Tanner

Shayna Vercillo