The Waldorf College Theatre Department will present Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” Nov. 18-21 at 7:30 p.m. in Smith Theatre in Forest City, Iowa.

Allen Mannes of Lake Mills, Iowa, is a musician in the production. He is a junior music education major.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and non-Waldorf students and $2 for Waldorf students. The box office is open weekdays, 1-3 p.m. and 30 minutes prior to each performance. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.waldorf.edu/finearts/Theatreseasontickets.asp,or via email to theatre@waldorf.edu or by  calling (641) 585-8288.

“Merchant of Venice” is a story of revenge, justice and mistaken identity involving a greedy moneylender, Shylock, and his clients, Antonio and Bassanio.

Jeremy Fiebig, assistant professor of theatre and director of the production, said direction of the play is employing some unique practices: actors have been allowed to choose their own costumes and the theatre has employed a green set comprised mostly of reused materials. Shakespeare’s original practices enable a more interactive performance not typical of other productions.  

Waldorf is one of only two colleges in the nation to offer a Shakespeare minor.  Located in Forest City, Iowa, Waldorf is a four-year, liberal arts college that delivers engaging experiences through innovative classroom instruction. The college offers bachelor degree programs in theatre, business, communication, psychology, education, fire science administration, criminal justice administration and more.