US actors back boycott of West Bank theater

September 6, 2010 by legitgov

US actors back boycott of West Bank theater 06 Sep 2010 Following the movement of Israeli theater professionals who authored a letter refusing to perform in the settlement of Ariel, American counterparts have come together with their own statement of support. "As American actors, directors, critics and playwrights, we salute our Israeli counterparts for their courageous decision," the letter says. Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, a Jewish-American organization, the statement has been signed by over 150 theater and film professionals representing some influential artists in theater and film.