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1st Stage presents the deeply moving play, Indecent by Paula Vogel.
"Indecent" is a powerful and poignant play inspired by the true events surrounding the scandalous 1923 Broadway premiere of Sholem Asch's "God of Vengeance." While some hailed Asch's play as a foundational work of Jewish culture, others condemned it as an act of libel. "Indecent" meticulously traces the tumultuous history of this incendiary drama, following the dedicated artists who bravely risked their careers and lives to bring its story to the stage.
The play fearlessly explores profound themes of censorship, the unwavering pursuit of artistic freedom, the complexities of cultural identity, and the enduring power of storytelling. It celebrates the courage of those who stood by their art, reminding audiences that, as one quote suggests, "there's nothing indecent about love."
1st Stage presents the deeply moving play, Indecent by Paula Vogel.
"Indecent" is a powerful and poignant play inspired by the true events surrounding the scandalous 1923 Broadway premiere of Sholem Asch's "God of Vengeance." While some hailed Asch's play as a foundational work of Jewish culture, others condemned it as an act of libel. "Indecent" meticulously traces the tumultuous history of this incendiary drama, following the dedicated artists who bravely risked their careers and lives to bring its story to the stage.
The play fearlessly explores profound themes of censorship, the unwavering pursuit of artistic freedom, the complexities of cultural identity, and the enduring power of storytelling. It celebrates the courage of those who stood by their art, reminding audiences that, as one quote suggests, "there's nothing indecent about love."