Christopher Marlowe's The Jew of Malta, explored through the political theatre of Bertolt Brecht and Kanye West’s album “Yeezus.” Jew Vs. Malta depicts the Passion of Barabas the Jew: his trial, revenge, suffering, revenge, death, resurrection, revenge, and death.
Press for Jew vs. Malta
Marlowe And Kanye, Measure For Measure ‘The Jew of Malta’ and ‘Yeezus’ collide in Jesse Freedman’s politically charged mashup. by Ted Merwin, The Jewish Week
PRESS for Meta-Phys Ed's Karaoke Bacchae
“...lively and at times raucous..."
Alexis Soloski
New York Times
"This strikes right at the heart of the drunken, uncontrolled, and occasionally rageful aura of the god of wine and theater...your memories of the event will last forever."
Zachary Stewart
TheaterMania
About the Artists
Meta-Phys Ed. explores religion, spirituality, and politics thru original performance works that hybridize classical or sacred texts with contemporary forms. Meta-Phys Ed. was founded in 2011 by Artistic Director Jesse Freedman and rabbinical student, composer, and playwright Bronwen Mullin.