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The Lucky Star

April 26-June 12 2022
Douglas Denoff presents The Directors Company production
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Run Time
2 Hours, 15 Minutes
Intermission
Yes, included in run time.
Theater
A

Show Info

By Karen Hartman
Directed by Noah Himmelstein

With Skye Alyssa Friedman, Danny Gavigan, Nina Hellman, Eva Kaminsky, Alexa Shae Niziak, Mike Shapiro, Alexandra Silber, Steven Skybell, Sky Smith, Dale Soules, Eliza Foss, Rachel Handler and Noah Zachary

Like so many great mysteries, it all began in an attic with a dusty old suitcase... The discovery of a stash of over two hundred letters in three languages opens clues to an untold history in THE LUCKY STAR — a gripping true story of resilience and determination, a family torn apart by war, fighting to emigrate, escape and survive. With scenes alternating between past and present, this mesmerizing drama brings Richard Hollander’s book, Every Day Lasts a Year: A Jewish Family’s Correspondence from Poland to the stage, restoring a family’s uncharted legacy.

Part of 59E59 Theaters VOLT Festival 2022: celebrating the work of Karen Hartman.

Scenic Design - Daniel Ettinger
Costume Design - David Burdick
Lighting Design - Cory Pattak
Sound Design & Original Music - Elisheba Ittoop
Projection Design - Caite Hevner
Hair & Wig Design - Tommy Kurzman
Properties - Penelope Bouklas
Casting Director - Stephanie Klapper
Production Stage Manager  - Robert Bennett
Assistant Stage Manager - Noam Lautman
Associate Director - Heather Arnson
Movement - Lisa Shriver
Dialect - Gary Logan
Production Manager - Drew Francis
General Management - Michalos Management LLC

Skye Alyssa Friedman
Skye Alyssa Friedman
Danny Gavigan
Danny Gavigan
Nina Hellman
Nina Hellman
Eva Kaminsky
Eva Kaminsky
Mike Shapiro
Mike Shapiro
Alexa Shae Niziak
Alexa Shae Niziak
Alexandra Silber
Alexandra Silber
Steven Skybell
Steven Skybell
Sky Smith
Sky Smith
Dale Soules
Dale Soules
Eliza Foss,
Eliza Foss,
Understudy
Noah Zachary,
Noah Zachary,
Understudy
Rachel Handler,
Rachel Handler,
Understudy
Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Nina Hellman, Mike Shapiro, Alexandra Silber, Dale Soules, Skye Alyssa Friedman, and Alexa Shae Niziak in THE LUCKY STAR
Nina Hellman, Mike Shapiro, Alexandra Silber, Dale Soules, Skye Alyssa Friedman, and Alexa Shae Niziak in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Alexandra Silber and Danny Gavigan in THE LUCKY STAR
Alexandra Silber and Danny Gavigan in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Sky Smith and Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
Sky Smith and Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Sky Smith and Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
Sky Smith and Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Alexa Shae Niziak, Alexandra Silber, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Dale Soules, Mike Shapiro, and Nina Hellman in THE LUCKY STAR
Alexa Shae Niziak, Alexandra Silber, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Dale Soules, Mike Shapiro, and Nina Hellman in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Danny Gavigan and Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
Danny Gavigan and Steven Skybell in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Dale Soules (front), Eva Kaminsky, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Mike Shaprio, Alexa Shae Niziak, Nina Hellman, and Alexandra Silber in THE LUCKY STAR
Dale Soules (front), Eva Kaminsky, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Mike Shaprio, Alexa Shae Niziak, Nina Hellman, and Alexandra Silber in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
Steven Skybell, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Dale Soules, Eva Kaminsky, Mike Shapiro, Nina Hellman, Danny Gavigan, Alexa Shae Niziak, and Alexandra Silber in THE LUCKY STAR
Steven Skybell, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Dale Soules, Eva Kaminsky, Mike Shapiro, Nina Hellman, Danny Gavigan, Alexa Shae Niziak, and Alexandra Silber in THE LUCKY STAR
photo by Carol Rosegg
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Reviews

"Gripping and emotional"
"A riveting dramatization of the lives of real people."
– TheaterMania

"Poignant"
"Unforgettable"
"The play features outstanding direction by Noah Himmelstein, and an excellent cast."
– Broadway World

"The show has its own lucky star – the inherent power of its story."– The New York Sun

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