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After a production of The Merchant of Venice is halted over public objections, the actor playing Shylock addresses the audience. His response examines artistic freedom, Jewish identity, and the responsibilities of performance.
During a post-show discussion after controversy forces a production of The Merchant of Venice to close early, Jewish actor Jon Davies explains why he played Shylock as a villain. As he removes his costume piece by piece, he argues that theatre should remain provocative even when it challenges audiences.
After a production of The Merchant of Venice is halted over public objections, the actor playing Shylock addresses the audience. His response examines artistic freedom, Jewish identity, and the responsibilities of performance.
During a post-show discussion after controversy forces a production of The Merchant of Venice to close early, Jewish actor Jon Davies explains why he played Shylock as a villain. As he removes his costume piece by piece, he argues that theatre should remain provocative even when it challenges audiences.