The Golem
by David Fishelson, H. Leivick, Joseph C. Landis

Name: The Golem
Brand: David Fishelson
SKU: 9780822218999
Rating: 3.48 (29 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins Unit Set/Multiple Settings Eastern European

Synopsis

THE STORY: Drenched in the magic and mystery of the Kabbala, THE GOLEM retells the legend of a sixteenth-century Rabbi in Prague who defies God when he molds and animates a huge clay figure to defend the Jewish community from attack.

Written in Yid

Press Reviews

"A fabulous tale, excitingly staged—its power comes from the stunning reality the play reflects.” —The New York Times. “A monster hit: makes us think and feel…A powerful, thoughtful, gripping, disturbing production.” —New York Post. “Daring, stirring, eloquent…Accomplishes something that few contemporary productions even attempt: It teaches us about the world we live in. New York is lucky to have this fascinating show.” —Time Out New York. ”Reverberates with the latest headlines…The play's power resides in its evocations.“ —Village Voice. ”Still resonates today…Addresses religious intolerance, the longing for peace and the necessity of war."
— Newsday (NY)