Isaac, a young Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn, schleps his new bride to Israel in order to consummate their marriage next to the "Gate of Paradise" located, so he believes, in the city of Hebron. But his brilliant plan meets some strange hurdles: The bride, who believes herself to be the most beautiful woman on the planet, prefers to spend the night eating rugelach (cookies) and pickles, while a man who calls himself "Prophet Muhammad" demands the bride for himself--or else. Who of the three will win the night?
MOUNTAIN JEWS, a play with music, was written by Tuvia Tenenbom, who also directs. Musical composition and sound design: Andy Cohen. Set design: Mark Symczak. Costume design: Elgie C. Johnson. Starring: Greg Engbrecht, Stacy LeVine, Robert Tekavec. Mountain Imps (pre-recorded): Sarah Jacobs, Isi Tenenbom. General Manager: Isi Tenenbom. Press Relations: Liz Lauren, Abe Cohen. Production support by: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
Location: The Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St., NYC
Schedule: Sun at 3:00, Tue at 7:00. Open Run.
Tickets: $55; $20 students with valid ID. Available online at www.JewishTheater.org or by calling TheaterMania at 212.352.3101.
The Jewish Theater of New York welcomes inquiries from the media. Please contact Liz Lauren or Abe Cohen at 212.494.0050 or e-write to TheJTNY@aol.com.
L: Sign in the Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron, informing visitors that the "Gate of Paradise" is in the Cave. M: "Light Shining Through from Paradise" (from a video made by Jewish residents in Hebron). R: The Actual Gate of Paradise (from an info brochure at the Cave).
Playwright/Director Tuvia Tenenbom is also a journalist, and has written extensively on the Middle East conflict and on America's social landscape. As a service to our theatergoing community, we occasionally post English versions of his articles on our website. To read Tuvia's recent article about Hebron, please click HERE. (This article, appearing in Germany's most prestigious paper DIE ZEIT, was originally published in German.)
For more info please contact Liz Lauren at 212.494.0050 or email to TheJTNY@aol.com.
