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Wisenthal

Wiesenthal by AJT member Tom Dugan

This true story of the Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter plays at the King's Head Theatre, London

September 3rd-15th, 2024 

The London premiere of the true story of an ordinary man who did extraordinary things.

Filled with hope, humanity and humour, Wiesenthal comes to the King’s Head Theatre following an acclaimed, sell-out Edinburgh season in 2023.

‘Immaculately constructed’ - ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘Profound and compelling’ - ★★★★ The List

Wiesenthal by award winning playwright Tom Dugan is based on the life of Simon Wiesenthal, who survived the Holocaust and devoted the rest of his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice.

 

Grief a love story

Grief: A Love Story by AJT Member Larry Hirschhorn

Performances in September

Bob and Selma Huron Studio Theater, 62 North 2nd Street

September 20, 21, 22, 2024 7:30pm ET

The setting is a New York City Jewish neighborhood in 1951. Jacob and Eva are holocaust survivors who must adjust to “America.” They belong to an orthodox synagogue. Jacob struggles with his demons as he encounters both native-born American Jews and fellow refugees and survivors. The play’s twists and turns lead Jacob and others to consider experiences of God and forgiveness in a post-holocaust world. The play highlights the heretofore unexplored tensions and misunderstandings between Holocaust survivors and refugees and American-born Jews. 

Tickets will be available Mid-August.

 

Observance pilot

A Few Weeks Remain for AJT Member Elyssa Nicole Trust's Campaign for Observance Pilot

Crowd Fund in hopes of promoting to Netflix and HBO

Crowdfund Donations Accepted NOW at link below, through July 5th, 2024
 Observance illustrates a nuanced portrayal of the Jewish experience, and humanizes Jews from all backgrounds. It's a story that takes an empathetic approach to both observant and secular Judaism, and shows the vital role women play in the Jewish religion. The script is uniquely sympathetic towards observant Jews in a time when religious Jews are often depicted negatively in film and literature. There are significantly more stories about people looking to leave the religious community than those looking to join it, and we frequently see heartbreaking stories about intolerable behavior in these communities, specifically towards women. Observance, on the other hand, is a favorable portrayal of Judaism in all forms, and illustrates the reasons why a woman would find meaning and joy in becoming more observant.
It is a poignant story that also handles grief, love, growth, and friendship.

 

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