Nerissa

The sarcastic Green, for instance, found himself required to read the part of "Nerissa" to Mason's "Portia"; and Hughes was set to sketch Africa on the board in company with Vickers.

Jack of Both Sides The Story of a School War Florence Coombe

THE NIELDS Folk-singing sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields are joined by the Sweet Remains, a folk-rock trio. 7: 30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd.,

Going Out Guide for Northern Virginia, Nov. 4-10 Post 2010

In an evening of smooth lead performances, a few other silky ones deserve mention, among them Jean-Baptiste's ultra-efficient Nerissa and Jennings's surprisingly vulnerable Antonio.

'Merchant of Venice': Al Pacino's Shylock is a moving take on an immovable man 2010

This fine actress is good in "Merchant" too, as Portia's sidekick Nerissa, but in this play she is a bedazzling sorceress in magenta.

Regina Weinreich: Shakespeare in the Park: Not Your Usual Romp on the Great Lawn 2010

And when Bassiano and Gratiano (a lively Jesse L. Martin) break their vows to their lovers Portia (Lily Rabe) and Nerissa (Marsha Stephanie Blake) so soon, so easily, you can feel their disappointment.

Michael Giltz: Theater: Al Pacino in Subtle Merchant Of Venice; An Obvious Elf and More Michael Giltz 2010

Lily Rabe's Portia is willowy and wise in the flattering gowns Jess Goldstein has afforded her (the performers wear Edwardian clothes), and she's forthright and funny when she and companion Nerissa (plucky Marianne Jean-Baptiste) disguise themselves as physician and assistant for the famous "quality of mercy" trial.

David Finkle: First Nighter: Public Theater's Merchant of Venice and Winter's Tale Are Problems, Only the First of Which Is Solved 2010

And when Bassiano and Gratiano (a lively Jesse L. Martin) break their vows to their lovers Portia (Lily Rabe) and Nerissa (Marsha Stephanie Blake) so soon, so easily, you can feel their disappointment.

Michael Giltz: Theater: Al Pacino in Subtle Merchant Of Venice; An Obvious Elf and More Michael Giltz 2010

Nerissa, this will keep in the refrigerator for at least a week, and it also freezes well.

Recipe Favorites: Southwestern Egg Casserole Kalyn Denny 2009

I put those names in a hat and came up with Nerissa and Dee.

Contest Winners! 2009

I put those names in a hat and came up with Nerissa and Dee.

E. Lockhart's Blog: 2009