Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only.

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.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

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.

Themes

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?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Additional Media

Here is an interview with playwright Paula Vogel: