The Performance Film screening with Director Shira Piven

The Performance, based on the short story by Arthur Miller, premiere feature film starring Emmy Award® winner Jeremy Piven (Entourage). Followed by a Q&A with director Shira Piven.

About the Film: In 1937, while on a European tour, American Jewish tap dancer Harold May is scouted by a German attaché to headline an exclusive performance in Berlin for a VIP guest. Writer/director Shira Piven examines just how far one hungry performer will go to perform.

Presence: Stories by Arthur Miller will be available for purchase during Book Fair.

“Director Shira Piven’s impressive adaptation and expansion of a 2002 Arthur Miller short story offers timely observations about manipulating masses.” – Joe Leydon, Variety

In-person at The J ticketed event: $18. Enjoy 20% off Arthur Miller's book of short stories when purchased with film ticket.