The Megile of Itzik Manger is an incredibly fun and deeply
meaningful show. It is a perfect introduction to the world of Yiddish culture.
We want to share it with every student that we can bring
to the theater.
You can help make this happen!
The show will be
presented just in time for Purim, for two weeks only, from March 2 – 16, 2014
at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue (at 25th
Street) in New York City.
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WHY WE NEED
YOUR HELP
Very few members
of the youngest generation have parents or grand-parents who speak
Yiddish and in today’s crowded educational curriculum, students rarely have an
opportunity to learn about this rich and vibrant culture. So it is up to
us to teach them what Yiddish
is and why it matters.
WHAT WE WILL
DO WITH THE MONEY
We will provide
subsidized student tickets, a digital study guide for students and teachers and
in-class workshops with teaching artists.
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WHAT’S IN IT
FOR YOU
You will have our
deepest gratitude and the proud knowledge that you helped provide an important
formative experience for young people.
And of course we
have a few perks, including tickets to an exclusive Purim-eve performance with
a pre-show Megile reading in Yiddish and a post-show reception.
The National
Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your
contribution is tax deductible.
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OTHER WAYS YOU
CAN HELP
Whether you are
able to contribute financially or not, there are still plenty of other ways to
get involved.
·Forward this to
a friend.
·Make a shidukh
(a match) with a school interested in bringing students to see the show.
·Volunteer in our
office, at our membership table in the lobby or even back stage. Just
give us a call at 212-213-2120.
·Come to see the
show and bring your friends.
·Help us spread
the word.
Want to learn more about the show? Check out these videos and rave reviews:
Here are a few
links to see video highlights of the show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSYf47LZ0HQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdwm-wCiT3U
Below is a sample of some of the great reviews that this production received.
"Thrillingly
alive... it's a pleasure to hear this musical language
skillfully delivered by a talented nine-member ensemble."
-NY POST (Critic's Pick)
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/make_noise_for_purim_3yucsc2EwNlz6grlXH7uPO
"Boasts a
freshness and vitality"
-TIME OUT NY (Critic's Pick)http://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/the-megile-of-itzik-manger
"If MEGILE doesn't sweep you off your feet, chances are, nothing will."
-THE JEWISH WEEK
http://www.thejewishweek.com/arts/theater/klezmer-score-soars-megile
"When a show is as much fun as this, even without a holiday, it's cause
for celebration."
-CURTAIN UP
http://www.curtainup.com/megile13.html
"Do not miss Itzik Manger's Megile at the Folksbiene under any
circumstances!"
-YIDDISH FORWARD
"A home run
... a delight throughout."
-THE JEWISH STANDARD
http://www.jstandard.com/content/item/the_megile_of_itzik_manger/27235
"This production had me splitting my sides with laughter, crying, and
captivated."
-THE JEWISH LINK
http://design2pro.com/jlbc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=650:the-megile-of-itzik-manger-the-national-yiddish-theatres-season-hit-runs-to-may-12&catid=144:travel&Itemid=554