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A play about a play—and the artists who risked everything to tell it. Inspired by the true story of Sholem Asch’s seminal Yiddish work, God of Vengeance, and its infamous 1923 obscenity trial, INDECENT is a haunting, klezmer-infused play with music that traces the turbulent journey of a troupe determined to stage a work deemed “indecent.” As their story unfolds across continents and decades, so too does a powerful meditation on censorship, nationalism and the policing of queer love. At once tender and thunderously relevant, this breathtaking theatrical experience shines a light on the enduring struggle between artistic expression and societal control. In a moment when questions of whose stories are “acceptable” feel increasingly urgent, INDECENT invites us to bear witness to the courage of artists, the cost of silence and the unshakable power of theater itself. 

Please note: Due to limited ticket numbers, teachers and students can register for the 9/15 performance, but the 9/25 performance is reserved for students and family members only.

Advertencias de contenido/Recomendaciones de edad

This performance contains:

• Themes of antisemitism, censorship and persecution
• Depictions of homophobia and prejudice, and period-specific discriminatory language
• References to and depictions of war, displacement and the Holocaust
• Emotional grief, loss and trauma
• Theatrical haze

 This experience is recommended for ages 13 and older with parent/guardian discretion.

Temas

This play is about real-life artists who were committed to sharing a radical play with the world, despite intense backlash and legal consequences. In addition, they were facing existential threats with the rise of Nazism. Despite all of this, many of those artists remained committed to the play. What is something that you care deeply about, whether it be a work of art or something different?  What is something that you would remain committed to, no matter what?

Accesibilidad

Muchos espacios para espectáculos ofrecen adaptaciones de accesibilidad, como asientos para sillas de ruedas, ayuda auditiva, tapones auditivos sensoriales, interpretación en lenguaje de señas (ASL), subtítulos abiertos o audiodescripción, entre otras opciones. Estas adaptaciones son específicas para cada evento y podrían no estar disponibles en todas partes. Al registrarse, indíquenos qué adaptaciones necesita y nos pondremos en contacto con usted.

Transporte

Si no tiene transporte, llame a Project Success y podemos proporcionarle transporte. Por favor, infórmenos si necesita transporte al hacer su reserva. Necesitamos al menos dos días de anticipación para programar el transporte.

Medios adicionales

Here is an interview with playwright Paula Vogel: