Washington, D.C., Shakespeare Festival
The Turquoise Ring: Prequel to The Merchant of Venice

Monday, May 14
Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC
DCJCC patrons may park for reduced rate at Colonial Parking, 1616 P Street NW. Purchase parking sticker at DCJCC front desk.

Participate in Washington's city-wide Shakespeare Festival with Dr. Grace Tiffany (Professor of Shakespeare, Western Michigan University). Dr. Tiffany's novel The Turquoise Ring is a fictional prequel to Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, setting Shylock's family history against the background of the Spanish Inquisition and his subsequent experiences against a Venice contemporary with the play.

Copies of the book may be ordered in advance for signing.

Lecture free for members and guests
RSVP suggested
Books may be ordered in advance ($14 + 5.75% DC tax)
optional Buffet Dinner (catered by JCC Cafe)

Monday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Community Hall, Q Street entrance

Fee: $20 / person.
Advance registration requested.
RSVP by May 1.


Staged Reading by Theodore Bikel (special JHS price)

Monday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater

Fee: $40 / person (special price based on availability, save $10 by registering through the Jewish Historical Society)
Advance registration required.
RSVP by May 1.

For more information or to RSVP contact Diane Goldman at (202) 789-0900 or email info@jhsgw.org