Periods
Explore Yiddish performances by period, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.
- Early Yiddish Theatre
- The Jewish Enlightenment
1876-1899
Early 20th Century
1918-1945
1945-1999
21st Century
October 12, 2018
Hatuey: Memory of Fire—An Interview
As part of our coverage of the recent premiere of Hatuey: Memory of Fire, Joel Berkowitz interviewed members of the production’s creative team about the work’s genesis and influences and much more.
October 2, 2018
A Yiddish Poet, a Cuban Revolutionary, and a Historical Legend Walk Into a Bar: A Review of Hatuey: Memory of Fire
A brand-new opera, sung partially in Yiddish and partially in Spanish—and sometimes in both languages at the same time.
September 21, 2018
Found in Translation: Hatuey, Cuba, and the Jews
Some background on the Yiddish epic poem, Hatuey.
August 30, 2018
Avrom Fishzon, or the Berdichev Sheherazad
The DYTP’s first long form blog post: a reflection on the actor and impresario Avrom Fishzon (1843?–1922).
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.