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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. | 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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| − | 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]]. | + | Also found as '''''[[The Chosen One]]''''' |
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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]]. In 1998 it was performed as ''[[The Chosen One]]'' at the [[Grahamstown Festival]] Fringe. | ||
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Revision as of 10:27, 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 Mario Schiess
Also found as The Chosen One
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. In 1998 it was performed as The Chosen One at the Grahamstown Festival Fringe.
Sources
http://barringtonstageco.org/ai1ec_event/the-chosen/?instance_id=#sthash.oQgLCWm0.dpuf
https://www.durbanet.co.za/darts/1998/07/news.htm
Festival programmes, KKNK and National Arts Festival, 1997.
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