The Twilight of the Golds

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A play by American playwright Jonathan Tolins, written in 1992. The play is about a Jewish family and their difficulties to reconcile a traditional culture with the advances of modern technology. The action takes place in Rob and Suzanne's New York City apartment and Walter and Phyllis's suburban kitchen. Originally produced at The Pasadena Playhouse in association with Charles H. Duggan.


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Performance history in South Africa

Presented by the Johannesburg Civic Theatre in association with Mannie Manim Productions from February to April 1996. Directed by Janice Honeyman, set and costume design by Johan Engels, lighting design by Mannie Manim. Members of the cast were Matthew Krouse, Jennifer Steyn, David Butler, Annabel Linder, Anthony Fridjhon.


Sources

Theatre programme, 1996.

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