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
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice, The: The Jewish Question". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79755 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)