140. The Cup | Jewish Representation Onstage | Editorial

Welcome back to the 140th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 140th episode we bring you newest episode of our latest branch of The Cup called “The Cup: Editorial.” This time we explore the representation of Jewish characters in theatrical performance, and how this particular religious/cultural/ethnic identity fits into ongoing conversations about #RepresentationMatters. Join host Ryan Borochovitz, as he and special guest Max Ackerman discuss everything from Merchant of Venice to Fiddler on the Roof, from Leo Frank to Anne Frank, and impassionedly share their differing views on the question: Must Shylock Be a Jew? CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this conversation contains references to anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of identity-based prejudice and discrimination. Follow our panelists: Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Max Ackerman – Instagram: @mackerman12 // @dandeliontheatreto // https://www.dandeliontheatreto.com/ Check out The Bad Mitzvah (produced by Max) at Toronto Fringe: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/bad-mitzvah Check out DEATH: A Love Story (written and directed by Max) at Hamilton Fringe: https://hftco.ca/events/death-a-love-story/ Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]