Interview with Israeli Playwright Joshua Sobol

Eric Sterling

doi:10.1353/sho.2026.a991728

January 1, 2026Shofar

Interview with Israeli Playwright Joshua Sobol

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Key Points

The interview aims to explore Joshua Sobol's perspectives on his play 'Ghetto' and the thematic implications of Holocaust drama.
Extensive interview format discussing Sobol's creative process.
Analysis of the historical context of the Vilna Ghetto and its theatre.
Discussion on the significance and impact of Holocaust-related dramas.
Sobol shares his motivations for writing 'Ghetto' and its ties to historical events.
Insights into the role of theatre as a medium for exploring and understanding traumatic histories.
Sobol expresses opinions on the importance and challenges of representing Holocaust narratives in drama.

Implication

Interview reveals insights on Holocaust drama and the Vilna Ghetto in theatre history.

Abstract

In this extensive interview with award-winning Israeli playwright Joshua Sobol, the dramatist discusses his creation of his play Ghetto , the history of the Vilna Ghetto and its theatre, and his views on Holocaust drama and theatre in general.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a211743d499ed480b1701c5 https://doi.org/10.1353/sho.2026.a991728

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