Authenticity in Jewish theatre?

[Antonia]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 1:50pm

Hi I am currently doing my dissertation on the authenticity of Jewish Theatre and was hoping you could take the time to give me some of your views on the following:

Can cross religious casting compromise the success of a show?

Does it matter what religion you are when you are playing a character on the stage?

More specifically should a non-Jew be able to play a Jewish person on the stage?

Any responses you could give me would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 4:13pm

Can cross religious casting compromise the success of a show?
No.

Does it matter what religion you are when you are playing a character on the stage?
No.

More specifically should a non-Jew be able to play a Jewish person on the stage?
Yes.

[redheaded]

Posted: 3/28/09 at 3:28pm

if a 30 year old can play a 16 year old than a Christian or a Buddhist or a Catholic can play a Jewish person. Its the magic of theater. All you really need is a good wig.