Merchant of Venice

The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed…it blesseth him that give and him that receives. Mercy is above this sceptred sway, it is enthroned in the heart of kings, it is an attribute to God himself; and earthly power doth then show likest God’s when mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, though justice be thy plea consider this---that in the course of justice none of us should see salvation. We do pray for mercy; and that same prayer doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy.

Cast and crew

Raina--- was the oh, so lovely and brilliant Portia

Aubree --- the determined yet unfortunate Jew

Brandt--- acting suavely as Salerio and pompously as the Prince of Aragon

*Proudly transcribed/transliterated, produced, directed, and narrated with love from yours truly *