"The Secret of Our Souls - A Kabalistic Love Story, NYC, 23 Aug 2009
Filmus, Inc. is proud to present The World Premiere of
The Secret of Our Souls – A Kabalistic Love Story as part of the 13th annual New York International Fringe Festival – Fringe NYC.
Book and Lyrics by Ben Goldstein
Music by Phillip Namanworth.
Sat. 8/15 @ 10:15 PM – Sun. 8/16 @ 5:15 – Mon. 8/17@4:45
Wed 8/19 @ 7:30 Sun 8/23@ Noon
Tickets: $15. For tickets visit www.FringeNYC.org
The Secret Of Our Souls – A Kabalistic Love Story is a new musical drama set in the midst of the political and religious turmoil of eighteenth century Poland. The play is based on the life of the great Jewish spiritual master known as the Baal Shem Tov (Master of the Holy Name) and his wife, Chana, as known through legends and stories passed down to us about them. It depicts the origin of the Chassidic movement that brought the mystical treasures of Judaism and the Kaballah within reach of the common man. The drama culminates in an epic battle between the cosmic forces of good and evil for the soul of the Baal Shem Tov.
About the Authors:
Ben Goldstein and Phillip Namanworth have been writing songs together since they met in college. They wrote the landmark ballet Caviar, which was performed by Louis Falco and his dance company at The New York Shakespeare Festival in Central Park and at the Ante Theater on Broadway. They are the authors of the award-winning musicals Looice and The Adventures of Guess Again, which were performed at the Eugene O’Neill Conference and The Public Theatre and ran for ten years in repertory with The First all Children’s Theatre. They have written more than thirty songs for Sesame Street. Their songs have sold millions of copies and been heard in countries throughout the world.
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