She’s a menace to the men of Venice, winning with her wits and ... This is Casting Portia! First actress: Hi. Presenter: She certainly looks the part. Portia is meant to be beautiful.

Portia enters with Bassanio and a few others. Before Portia's father passed away, he created a challenge for any potential suitor for Portia's hand in mariage. A suitor must pick one of three ...

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Geraldine James was nominated but did not win. 1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical: Geraldine James was nominated but ...

Portia arrives to Antonio's trial disguised as Balthazar, a lawyer. Portai has each party stand forth and questions them. Having asked if Antonio acknowledges the contract he made with Shylock and ...

A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will ...