'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