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)