[NEohioPAL] Reviews are in for Mandel JCC's Powerful Production of PANGS OF THE MESSIAH

[Anita Tucker]

"The JCC Arts & Culture program is going out with a bang. It's gripping
production of "Pangs of the Messiah, a powerful, heartfelt play by Israeli
playwright Motti Lerner, is a gutsy and commendable leap into political
theater. "Scott Plate's captivating direction and a near-perfect cast makes
"Pangs" a must see for Jew and non-Jew alike." - Fran Heller, Cleveland
Jewish News

 

"...a stellar cast under the direction of Scott Plate delivers a powerful
evening of theater." - Christine Howey, Rave & Pan

 

"Strong performances are put in by Charles Kartali as Shmuel, Jean Zarzour
as his wife, Karon Sabo as his daughter-in-law, Amy Pawlukiewicz as his
daughter, and Ryan Jagru, as Shmuel's conflicted son-in-law. Ethan Rosenfeld
is outstanding as Nadav." - Roy Berko

 

Pangs of the Messiah

By Motti Lerner

Directed by Scott Plate

June 17 - July 1, 2009

Brooks Theatre, The Cleveland Play House

 

FINAL FOUR PERFORMANCES:

Sat., June 27 at 8:30pm

Sun., June 28 at 2:00pm

Tue., June 30 at 7:30pm

Wed., July 1 at 7:30pm

 

Set in the near future, Pangs of the Messiah depicts the human struggles and
internal conflict faced by a family of religious Zionist pioneers after the
signing of a Peace Accord between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian
Authority. On the surface, the play explores the widely divergent responses
of the family as their esteemed leader faces the violent legacy his
teachings have unwittingly fostered. Upon a closer look, this provocative
piece of theater encourages understanding of the wide-ranging convictions,
passions and perspectives of the Israeli people and of the diversity and
strife that exists in contemporary Israeli society.


Pre & Post-Performance Talks & Discussions

Join us for pre-performance talks by Seth Gordon, Associate Artistic
Director, Cleveland Play House, beginning one hour prior to curtain and
post-performance discussions following each performance.

 

Tickets:

General Public: $24
JCC Members: $21*
Seniors: $22*
Students: $12*
*Ticket discounts apply to advance sales only


Groups of 10 or more call (216) 593-6258
Tickets: $18

FREE secured parking in the Cleveland Play House lot is included in the cost
of ticket.

To purchase tickets:
- Call (866) 546-1358
- Purchase
<http://ev15.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=PAN&link
ID=psq&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=>  Tickets Online (Transaction fees
will be added to phone and online orders)
- In person at The Mandel JCC during regular business hours
- At the door beginning one hour prior to each performance

 

For more information about Pangs of the Messiah visit:

http://www.clevejcc.org/PangsOfTheMessiah.asp

 

 

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