The Wonders

This year TJT’s Educational Touring and Outreach Program (ETOP) presents an original play that explores the American Jewish experience through the stories of three women: a Yiddish actress, a beauty queen, and a young playwright who thinks she may be a “member of the tribe.” Drawn together through their love of splendid singing, comic buffoonery, delightful dancing, and true tall tales, these vivacious characters will take you on a rollicking, magical journey straight into the heart of the Jewish soul.  Inspired by our vaudevillian roots, The Wonders is part of an initiative marking the 350th anniversary of Jewish life in America. “Celebrate 350,” is a year-long series of programs across the country. The National Foundation for Jewish Culture  is promoting plays and theaters, like TJT, that are participating nationally.  The Wonders is directed by TJT Associate Artist, Eric Rhys Miller, and co-created and performed by Téana David, Karine Koret and Sigal Shoham.

ETOP provides a study guide that gives background, context and discussion questions. It also suggest ways to get students on their feet and into their imaginations by theatrically exploring any texts or source materials utilized in the classroom.

ETOP was created in 1997 in response to the many requests from community organizations wanting to bring vital Jewish culture to their area. During the summer ETOP artists create a original play as an ensemble that's suitable for a wide range of ages, 3rd grade and older.  The program has grown to include workshops taught by ETOP artists.  A visit from TJT’s ETOP artists offer many opportunities - ranging from a single performance to a unique participatory program of study, dialogue, inspiration, writing, theatre, and creative expression. Designed to be flexible, ETOP meets your specific expectations, audience, interests and needs.

To book ETOP or for more information, contact Eric Rhys Miller at (415) 285-8282 x304, or  email eric@atjt.com

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