The Rockland Public Library presents a reading from the Rockland Shakespeare Society, Thursday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m., on Zoom. This event is free and open to all.

The Rockland Shakespeare Society will present scenes from The Merchant of Venice, one of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The society has been engaged in an in-depth study of this fascinating play and looks forward to presenting key scenes to the audience. The members participating are: Jim Trolles, Joseph Coté, Peter Conant, Lisa Goodridge, Brett Turpin, Mary Alice Bird, and John Bird. Directed by Carole Leporati.

Each year, beginning in September, the Society explores a tragedy or drama and then moves on to a study of one of Shakespeare's comedies or problem plays. Study of each play involves a reading of the play over a five meeting schedule, a scholarly paper relating to each act delivered by a member of the group, and lively discussions of topics relating to the play. For further information, contact Marianne Boretz at mboretz@gmail.com. New members welcome.

For a link to the Zoom event, please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov by 4 p.m. on April 29 and identify the event you are interested in attending in the subject line.