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"Rabbi Sam" tells the story of a man who wants to reinvent American Judaism, and the congregation that hires him. Some people love the new rabbi. Some can't stand him. And, of course, some can't stand each other!
Written and performed by Charlie Varon. Charlie plays all 12 characters, including the Rabbi and eight contentious board members. Funny, moving, bursting with energy and ideas, Rabbi Sam is a play for Jews, Gentiles -- and anyone who has ever attended a meeting!
Although the play's subject is American Judaism, its theme of a community divided by change is universal. Premiering in San Francisco in 2009, the San Francisco Chronicle said of the play, "One of San Francisco's more mercurial geniuses of solo performance, [Charlie] Varonskillfully blends hilarity with serious food for thought in his newest show, Rabbi Sam."
From the publication My Cultural Landscape: "Varon explores the challenges facing American Judaism today, the need for spiritual guidance, the aching loss of a single father who never had a chance to bid his dying wife farewell, and navigates his way through turf wars that could make your average condo association board meeting look like a sunny day's walk in the park... The intensity of Varon's acting and the depth of his characterizations not to mention his rapid shifts in body language and voice as he enacts an argument between board members will astonish and delight you."
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LocationJewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States
Categories
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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