The New Jewish Theatre
A Program of the Jewish Community Center
Shlemiel the First by Robert Brustein adapted from Isaac B. Singer
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A joyous klezmer musical based on the tale by Isaac Bashevis Singer, follows the naive beadle Shlemiel from Chelm, a village of fools, on a pilgrimage to spread the wisdom of the local sages. His simple-minded folly turns an already absurd world hilariously upside down, and the play’s small cast, complete with a live klezmer band and a topsy-turvy set, amasses large measures of adoration from audiences nationwide. This production is a product of the collaborative team of Robert Brustein, Arnold Weinstein, Hankus Netsy, Zalman Mlotek and David Gordon
ADDED WEEK OF PERFORMANCES
May 16 - June 9
Director, Edward Coffield
Musical Director, Henry Palkes
Choreographer, John Ricroft
Cast
Shlemiel, Terry Meddows *
Mrs. Shlemiel, Emily Baker
Gronom Ox, Todd Schaefer
Yenta Pesha, Johanna Elkana-Hale
Gittel, Taylor Pietz
Mottel/Sender, Mike Dowdy
Dopey/Zeinvel, Anna Skidis
Tippish/Rascal, Antonio Rodriguez
Moishe/Mendel, Keith Thompson
Musicians
Adam Anello, Bass
Alyssa Avery, Violin
Dana Hotle, Clarinet
