Dual Voices Theater presents “Once Upon a Time in Anatevka” based on Grigory Gorin’s play Memorial Prayer(written based on the story “Tevye the Milkman” by Sholom Aleichem) in duo-language adaptations for both English and Russian-speaking audiences.
The events described in the play refer to 1905 – 1906 in Central Ukraine. It was this way of life and the realities of the “Jewish Pale of Settlement” that became the scene of action and the subject of the author’s interest.
The play tells about the difficult life of an old Jew Tevye – sincere, honest, poor, living in a small Ukrainian village with his family. His wife Golda and five daughters are his main wealth. How can you describe Tevye – faith in God and in people, in their good beginning and deeds, help to anyone who needs it, that’s all he is, Reb Tevye. It seems that he complains about life, but this is rather a humble pity than suffering and protest. The story teaches humility and fortitude, carry your cross with dignity, and meet adversity with a smile.
Shows in English
When: Thursday, March 14 and Saturday, March 16 at 7pm, Sunday, March 17 at 3pm
Where: Neil and Jane Golub Theater at the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady
400 Education Dr, Schenectady, NY 12303
Tiickets: $20
Show in Russian
When: Friday March 15 at 6:30pm
Where: Dreamlights Studio at ViaPort Mall
93 West Campbell Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
Tickets: Donations