Corporate sponsors withdrew support from a New York theater production of Julius Caesar that had similarities between the Roman emperor and U.S President Donald Trump, Times of Israel reports.
The Public Theater gave a modern rendition of Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar.
In a statement, the company said, “No matter what your political stance may be, the graphic staging of Julius Caesar at this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park does not reflect Delta Air Lines’ values. Their artistic and creative direction crossed the line on the standards of good taste.”
In this production, Caesar looked like Trump, with the actor having blond hair and wearing the Commander-in-Chief’s signature business suit and red tie. Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia, was dressed similarly like First Lady Melania Trump and spoke with a Slavic accent. At the end of the play, the Roman leader was brutally killed.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced on Sunday that it was dropping its sponsorship from The Public Theater.
In a statement, the company said, “No matter what your political stance may be, the graphic staging of Julius Caesar at this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park does not reflect Delta Air Lines’ values. Their artistic and creative direction crossed the line on the standards of good taste.”