Barabbas /
Shay Azoulay
|
Black Comedy
Tragedy
Subject: Text in: 
he
|
A comic revenge tragedy inspired by Christopher Marlowe’s The Jew of Malta. the play takes place in the 16th century in a small Italian town where the entire populace, from the chief of police to the whores on the street, follow Machiavelli’s realpolitik teachings. Barabbas is a wealthy Jewish merchant whose entire fortune is confiscated by corrupt government officials and hew vows to exact his revenge. |
The characters |
Female:2 Male:8 Total:10
Barabbas – Jewish merchant Abigail – His daughter Idris – Assistant to Barabbas Francesco – Mayor Ludvico – Francesco’s son Giuliano – Mafia representative Garibaldi – War hero Bella Mia – Prostitute Poliziotto – Head of police Avvocato – Attorney |
Productions |
Premierre2018 Yiddishpiel director: Mor Leedor |