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| + | Adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok, it tells the much-beloved story of two boys, two fathers, and two very different Jewish communities in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok’s award-winning adaptation introduces us to Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, both passionate, intelligent young boys on opposite sides of a baseball game. When the game takes a turn, and Reuven is injured by Danny, a unique friendship is born. As the boys grow up, they learn important lessons about their fathers, their community and themselves. | ||
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| + | =''[[The Chosen]]'' by ? = | ||
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| + | This is a one-woman monologue on the theme of ''[[Medea]]''. Performed at the [[KKNK]] 1997 and the [[National Arts Festival]] 1997, directed by [[Mario Schiess]] and featuring [[Catherine Mace]]. | ||
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Revision as of 09:59, 23 September 2018
There are two plays by this name.
The Chosen by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok
Adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok, it tells the much-beloved story of two boys, two fathers, and two very different Jewish communities in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok’s award-winning adaptation introduces us to Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, both passionate, intelligent young boys on opposite sides of a baseball game. When the game takes a turn, and Reuven is injured by Danny, a unique friendship is born. As the boys grow up, they learn important lessons about their fathers, their community and themselves.
The Chosen by ?
This is a one-woman monologue on the theme of Medea. Performed at the KKNK 1997 and the National Arts Festival 1997, directed by Mario Schiess and featuring Catherine Mace.
Source
http://barringtonstageco.org/ai1ec_event/the-chosen/?instance_id=#sthash.oQgLCWm0.dpuf
Festival programmes, KKNK and National Arts Festival, 1997.
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