Purvey or Provide?

I’ve seen a new word to me in an interview. To purvey.

Well I understand the meaning. But what’s the distinction then between provide and purvey?
This question seems to be not popular, as I haven’t been able to find anything.

The original sentence says, "What is the audience experiencing in purveying the work that actors present?"

I hope someone will enlighten me about the difference of the meaning.