Indecent

Ensemble cast

The Arden Theatre Company, located at 40 N. 2^ND Street, is presenting Indecent on its F. Otto Haas stage through June 23, 2019. Indecent tells the true story of Yiddish playwright Shalom Asch who wrote the controversial play God of Vengeance at the turn of the 20^th Century in Eastern Europe. Central to the play is the love story between a brothel owner’s daughter and a prostitute and the anger that consumes the owner when he discovers their romance.  Although the play is a smash hit in Europe, it is surprisingly met with censorship when it travels to the American stage. Indecent is a magnificent production. Jorge Cousineau’s superscript images provide English and Yiddish subtitles to the many songs that are sung accompanied by violin, accordion and clarinet. The superscript also serves to delineate the passage of time and the cities where God of Vengeance is touring. Indecent is beautiful while unfolding its nuances of God of Vengeance. Each time the play is shown in another city, a new line or two is heard. As if peeling layers from an onion, the audience members get a more complete understanding of Shalom Asch's play. Indecent is a brilliant and  powerful portrayal of how immigration and LGBTQ concerns that were a problem over 100 years ago are still a concern for society today. For more information or tickets to this wonderfully moving piece, visit ardentheatre.org.