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Hershele the Storyteller
A new musical comedy based on Yiddish folk hero Hershele Ostropoler.
Music and Lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen
Book by Brooke Pierce
Hershele the Storyteller follows an eventful
week in the life of charismatic Ukrainian peasant and folk hero, Hershele
Ostropoler. After years of spending his time and money at the local
tavern, Hershele finally vows to earn enough money to provide his family
a nice Sabbath dinner. To accomplish this, he uses his wit and ingenuity,
doing everything from posing as a blind beggar to entertaining at the court
of a famous rabbi. Hershele the Storyteller is a funny and ultimately
bittersweet tale that explores the difference between the myth and the
man.
Hershele will have two staged readings at the
Sargent Theatre in New York City on
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002
at 12:00pm and 5:00pm
Tickets are $5
The Sargent Theatre is at the American Theatre of Actors on 314 W. 54th
Street (btwn 8th and 9th Aves.)
To RSVP, drop us a line at
hershele_the_storyteller@hotmail.com
Or leave a message at (212)678-0478
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| Imagine a tavern in Eastern Europe, around the turn of the 19th century, with a storm raging outside... and two men occupy the time with a drinking song. | |
Credits: Music & lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen |
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| Hershele arrives at market with his "wares," among them a blank canvas and a single sandal. He manages to sell the canvas, but as he tries to sell the sandal, the first buyer returns, realizing he had been tricked. He smashes the canvas over Hershele's head and destroys Hershele's stand. | |
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| Hershele barges into the tavern -- and instantly makes his presence known. | |
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