Purim Plays

A Super Purim

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Look! On the stage! The Purim characters are super heros! The Nebesh (aka Ahasuerus), with his sidekick Nudnik bungles through the play.  Mensch Man (Mordechai) has the power of the tzitzit.  Shayna Maidel (Esther) bedazzles with her energizing aura which is enhanced by Kabbalah Girl.  Herr Chazar (Haman) attempts to overpower with the allure of treif.  There is fantasy, humor and excitement with this dynamic and super version of the Purim story.

My Big Fat Jewish Purim

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With apologies to Megillat Esther, this story line takes several liberties.  Mordecai and his nagging wife bemoan the fact that Esther is not married.  Mordecai can also solve all aches and pains with a spritz of schmaltz.  When the King chooses Esther and realizes her strong connection to Judaism he decides to convert.  The meeting of the two families is hilarious, especially when the King's parents bring their contribution to the buffet - ham biscuits.  This really is a gantzeh megillah!

Rockin' Megillah

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The Book of Esther becomes a rockin' and rollin' affair in this tribute to the 50's.  Narrators, Rock and Roll, are the chroniclers who set the stage for each scene.  THE KING, Ahasuerus, loves his blue suede shoes.  Haman convinces THE KING that the Jews are desecrating the blue suede shoes and should be eliminated.  Esther bedazzles THE KING in her yellow polka dot bikini.  Mordecai is led around town on THE KING's favorite Harley.  Yes, Purim and Rock and Roll are here to stay.

Purim Space Odyssey

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Fly away to a far off galaxy where adventures and romance make up this Purim Odyssey. Ahasuerus, served by his attendants Kayna and Hora, rules the galaxy.  Be astounded as Vashti is beamed away.  Dark Darth Haman in the Meshugenneh Falcon.  This traditional story ends with Darth Haman pleading for his life as he tries to convince Mordecai that he is his father.  Your audience will be starry eyed at this out of the world producation.

 

Shushan-O

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Remember Chicago? This version of the Purim story is presented in a cabaret style.  The principal characters are called upon to tell their situations through song.  The narrator serves as the MC, introducing each act in the cabaret.  The cast is bedecked in flapper grab and tuxedos.  The king's soiree is depicted in jazzy allure.  Each song aptly depicts the mood of the character.  It is a thoroughly enthralling, thoroughly engaging, thoroughly dazzling rendition of the world of the roaring 20's.

The Age Of Purim

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Put on your tie dyes and return to the age of Aquarius in this 60's version of the Purim story.  Fivel, a la Forrest Gump, narrates the saga.  King Ahasuerus believes he is ALL the Beatles.  Esther is the hippy of Shushan and Haman appears as none other than Tricky Dick Nixon.  Each principal character is surrounded by different groups.  Esther has her Supremes, Mordecai the Three Mavens, and Haman sports the Shady Shifters.  Mordecai is wisked away by Haman in the wonderful Yellow Submarine.  Everyone will be dancin' in the streets at the finale.

Everything's Coming Up Purim

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Through a series of vignettes, based on several popular Broadway shows, the story of Purim becomes a revue worthy of a Tony Award.  Narrators, Comedy and Tragedy, weave the episodes in which Mordecai and Esther become "Guys and Dolls,"  Haman, a Damn Yankee and Haman's Hams (aka Sharks) rumble Mardecai's Stars (aka Jets).  See Haman lead Mordecai around in his Schmaltz Lightning hot rod.  Cool!