BROADWAYRADIO, 11/7/24
Alexandra Silber, star of “Our Class”, spoke with BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini about her upcoming role in “The Merchant of Venice.” They discussed the emotional difficulty of staging a story about antisemitism, which continues to resonate strongly in 2024, and how the play’s themes of prejudice and division are particularly relevant today. Silber also talked about the production’s effort to return the play to its comedic roots, emphasizing how the humor and farcical elements can highlight the absurdity of discrimination while providing some relief from its heavier themes. The conversation touched on the challenge of navigating the play’s complex emotional landscape and its contemporary relevance.
Listen to the full segment here: https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2024/11/07/special-episode-alexandra-silber-on-theatre-mirroring-real-life-trauma-and-booty-dancing-shakespeare/
Purchase tickets “The Merchant of Venice” tickets here: https://www.classicstage.org/venice/
