Jew vs. Malta

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October 28 - November 06, 2016

The Club

Friday and Saturday at 10PM; Sunday at 6PM

Jew vs. Malta

World Premiere

Conceived and directed by Jesse Freedman

Costumes by Karen Boyer

Lights by Jennifer Reiser

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

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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

 

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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.