The Chosen

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.

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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