‘October 7’ Play Cancellation Sign of the Antisemitic Times?

It’s hard to imagine a more powerful and important play than “October 7.” The production team of Phelim McAleer and Anne McElhinney let the terror attack’s survivors speak via a powerful stage production. The duo used “verbatim theater” – leveraging actual documents and testimony to bring stories to life – to fuel “October 7.” Previously, the creators had to beef up security to ensure the safety of cast and crew during its New York City run two years ago. In January, “October 7” hit the Trump Kennedy Center, something that didn’t happen before President Donald Trump changed leadership at the venue. Now, the play has hit another roadblock. The National Concert Hall in Ireland cancelled “October 7,” a production that doubled as a fundraiser for Magen David Adom (MDA). Israel’s national emer