1945-1999
April 30, 2019
Dystopia on the Verge: Or Why a 1934 Yiddish Play About Charlie Chaplin Still Matters
Somewhere, in an obscure port city in Europe…
November 27, 2018
But Enough About Strindberg; Let’s Talk About Goldenberg!
Oh, to have witnessed such a scene!
September 21, 2018
Found in Translation: Hatuey, Cuba, and the Jews
Some background on the Yiddish epic poem, Hatuey.
August 24, 2018
Yiddish Theatre is Child’s Play: The One-Act Repertoire Part II
Our current Plotting Yiddish Drama batch gives a taste of the Yiddish one-act plays that were written for children.
August 16, 2018
One (Act) for the Show
One-act plays present a striking variety of themes, character types, and styles, as can be seen in the latest Plotting Yiddish Drama batch, devoted to this genre.
May 24, 2018
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Act on the Stage
Matchmakers and the Yiddish dramatic repertoire––the latest Plotting Yiddish Drama batch shows why this combination is a perfect match.