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P.O. Box 320302, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Set in the time of Brezhnev rule in Russia, The Story of Esther is about teenagers: search for your own self, first love, and suddenly fighting for religious freedom.
A group of amateur actors decides to recreate the biblical Book of Esther. The Soviet authorities consider it political provocation and do everything possible to prevent the performance.
As the ancient story unfolds, the main character, like her Persian twin, discovers her Jewish identity and the link to her people. The life in Leningrad turns out more cruelly than in fairytale Shushan, though... |
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Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Appropriate for all ages.
Opening night to be announced |