House, Divided

A new drama by Larry Loebell

Directed by Fred Sternfeld

Produced by Faye Sholiton

Featuring: Luke Brett, Noah Budin, Eric Thomas Fancher, Dan Folino*, Charles Kartali*, Jacqi Loewy* and Luke Wehner.

(*denotes AEA member)

SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.

DOBAMA THEATRE
2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts.

(at the Heights Library)

The Goldstein family of Philadelphia was upended when older brother Louis decided to embrace Jewish Orthodoxy and move to Israel during the Vietnam War. Betrayed and bewildered, younger brother Douglas built his life as an advocate for peace. More than two decades later, Louis is a retired officer of the Israeli Army and Douglas is a senior director with Amnesty International. Divided by deep familial wounds and opposing religious and political beliefs, the brothers are forced to reengage when their respective sons make surprising life decisions of their own. HOUSE, DIVIDED is a timely and challenging exploration of faith, family and politics – and our collective failure to consider other points of view.

Playwright Larry Loebell will be in attendance and will conduct an audience discussion immediately following the performance. HOUSE, DIVIDED won a new play commission from the National Foundation for Jewish Culture. Its premiere production, at Philadelphia’s InterAct Theatre, was nominated for a Barrymore Best New Play Award.