Merchant of Venice, The: The Jewish Question

Alternative title

Episode 49

Synopsis

Video podcast hosted by Drew Lichtenberg and Simon Godwin. This episode explores the character of Shylock from The Merchant of Venice and how the new production of the play from the Shakespeare Theatre Company plans to present him to a modern audience. Guests include Danaya Esperanza (Jessica in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE), Adam Immerwahr (Theater J), and Kendell Pinkney (The Rabbinical School at The Jewish Theological Seminary).

Series

Shakespeare Hour Live!

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Transmission details

12 Mar 2022

Duration

61 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Merchant of Venice, The

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

anti-Semitism; Jews

Online Availability

Online URL

https://youtu.be/FV9kVbQmJ-w

Online format

Streamed

Production Company

Name

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Web

https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/ External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window