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Chaim's Love Song
by Marvin Chernoff
Synopsis
Chaim Shotsky, a retired mailman in Brooklyn, is an American Tevye who tells his life story to Kelly Burke from Iowa.
His exotic tale is rich with vitality.
His friends include a philosophical baker, a Holocaust survivor with many secrets, his son and daughter, a matchmaker to end all matchmakers, movie star pigeons and a host of Israelis.
Chaim's story, a love song for life, is one of innocence, tragedy, struggle, humor, humanity and ultimately triumph.
Press Reviews
"Rich and affecting.... A funny, philosophical, lovely evening."
— New York Times
"A lilting family drama."
— Entertainment Weekly
"Genuinely touching.... Sold out for weeks to come."
— Los Angeles Times
"Will touch everyone's heart."
— Long Beach Press Telegram
Publication
Chaim's Love Song is a comedy play written by Marvin Chernoff and published by Samuel French .
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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