Ari Roth is not surprised that his decision to stage a reading of "Seven Jewish Children: A Play for Gaza" has infuriated some in the Washington Jewish community.
"People have a right to be offended, and I respect those who have read the play and are offended," said Roth, the artistic director of Theater J at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center where the 10-minute play was performed this week. It also will be staged Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in Washington at the Forum Theater.
Roth himself was upset by the script.
However, he has added two pro-Israel plays to the evening as well as a panel discussion as part of an effort to give a broader context to the play. more
This play is not anti-semitic, it is anti-Israel. Read our reviews/comment below:
http://gazasolidarity.blogspot.com/2009/02/why-gaza-plays-take-stand-for-justice.html
http://gazasolidarity.blogspot.com/2009/02/play-about-gaza-is-anti-war-and.html
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