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The Lucky Star

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Overview

Produced by:
Douglas Denoff presents The Directors Company production
Dates:
April 26 - June 12, 2022
Run Time:
2 Hours, 15 Minutes
Intermission:
Yes, included in run time.
Theater:
Showing in Theater
Tickets:
$60-$80 (59E59 Member price: $50)

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