King of the Schnorrers
By Robert Brustein
Music by Hankus Netsky
Directed by Melia
Bensussen
8pm Saturday, July 20
Join us starting at 7pm for klezmer music and
Yiddish film
Tickets: Free admission,
Reservations recommendedKing of the
Schnorrers is Robert Brustein and Hankus Netsky’s delightful homage to
that 2nd Avenue rogue and a loving celebration of the Yiddish theatre’s earthy
comedy, melodies, yarns, and crazy wisdom. Featuring original klezmer music,
this staged reading is directed by Melia Bensussen. A discussion with the
creative team will follow the reading. Featuring: Remo Airaldi*, Ken
Cheeseman*, Ben Evett*, Abby Goldfarb, Jeremiah Kissel*, Will LeBow*, Kathy
St. George*.
Pre-show Klezmer Trio: Abigale Reisman, Rachel Panitch, and Kirsten
Lamb
Co-produced by the Suffolk Unviersity Theatre Department and Boston
Playwrights' Theatre. Co-presented by The National Center for Jewish Film.
From:
Marie Ariel <mga...@redpine.info>