The Jew of Malta
'The Jew of Malta' Summary
The Jew of Malta is a play by Christopher Marlowe, a prominent Elizabethan playwright known for his dramatic verse and complex characters. The play centers on Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant who is driven by revenge after being wronged by the Christian authorities in Malta. He employs cunning, deceit, and violence to exact his vengeance, ultimately leading to a tragic end for himself and those around him. The play explores themes of religious conflict, cultural prejudice, and the nature of morality in a turbulent world.
Thomas Heywood: The well-known dramatist of the time has included Prologues and Epilogues both for the court and the Cock-Pit theatre “…making choice of you unto whom to devote it;” . (summary by David Lawrence)
Cast:Ferneze, as Governor of Malta and - Lars Rolander
Lodowick, his son - Jay Saunders
Selim Calymath, son to the Grand Seignior - Damien Tavis Toman
Martin del Bosco, vice-admiral of Spain - Michael Sirois
Mathias, a gentleman - Daniel Hutton
Jacomo, a friar - Kevin Vinck
Barnardine, a friar - Aaron Elliott
Barabas, a wealthy Jew - EHehl
Ithamore, a slave - Denny Sayers
Katharine, mother to Mathias - Gesine
Abigail, daughter to Barabas - Andrea Lee
Bellamira, a courtezan - Silence
Pilia-Borza, a bully, attendant to Bellamira - CM Slosson
First Jew and First Knight - Miriam Esther Goldman
Second Jew, Second Officer, Second Knight
and Second Merchant - Ryan DeRamos
Third Jew, Slave and Carpenter - Laurie Anne Walden
Officer/First Officer - Eric J. Katowitz
Merchant/First Merchant - Anna Simon
Messenger - Lucy Perry
Machiavel, as Prologue Speaker - ontheroad
Announcer - Jennifer Stearns
Audio edited by - David Lawrence
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Christopher Marlowe
England
Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe was an English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era. Modern scholars count Marlowe among the most famous of the Elizabethan playwrights...
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