Maurice Schwartz, founder and director of the Yiddish Art Theatre, has signed up with Radio-Keith-Orpheum Circuit for an unlimited engagement in the two-a-day houses, starting Saturday afternoon, April 12. His vehicle will be the Merchant of Venice, in condensed form, using the high spots in the story of Shylock. Schwartz will play in English, and the settings are being made especially for the occasion by the young Jewish scenic artist, Mordecai Gorelick.
Once before Schwartz was given the opportunity to do Shylock in English, that was some years ago when visiting England during the time of the Shakespearean Festival. He was the only American actor invited to take part in the festival.
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