Shakespeare in the lions' den?

Lansing Civic Players stages 'Merchant of Venice' at Potter Park Zoo

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Tuesday, July 19 — If you walk through PotterPark Zoo and hear iambic pentameter, don’t be surprised: It’s just the LansingCivic Players’ production of “The Merchant of Venice.”

In past years, the company has performedShakespeare on the Grand River. “We thought it might be nice to try somethingdifferent,” said director Mike Stewart. “So we decided to pick the zoo.”

Stewart knows the potential problems associatedwith outdoor theater, such as unpredictable weather and noise. Last year, theLCP troupe performed near a fire station and had to stop and wait for an ambulanceto pass by.

Luckily, in Potter Park they shouldn’t face thisproblem. “They’ve got a nice little spot for us,” Stewart said. “The biggestnoise will probably be a few lions there.”

The cast of “Merchant”includes Tod Humphrey as Shylock, Kris Vitols as Antonio, Anna Hatcher asPortia, Sarah Hauck as Narissa, Daryl Thompson as Gratiano and Joseph Mull as Bassanio.

Performances start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays andFridays and at 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July 31. Admission is free(with your zoo ticket), but donations are appreciated.

'The Merchant of Venice'
Through July 31
Lansing Civic Players' Shakespeare at the Zoo
Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays: 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Free (with zoo admission)
www.lansingcivicplayers.org

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