![]() ![]() Naveh Shavit-Lonstein’s performance as Jakob is more subdued, but his sweet face conveys all the charm one could wish for. It works with the fairy tale feel of the story and helps engage the young audience. ![]() Bruce Abas is sympathetic as Jakob’s widowed father and Kirby Bennett makes a worthy villain playing Fruma Sarah, who connives to steal the magic dreidels the goblin gives to Jakob.Īll of the adults act in the over-expressive, larger-than-life style that’s popular for children’s shows. ![]() Perhaps that’s because a picture book that takes about 15 minutes to read doesn’t necessarily translate into a gripping hour-long play.ĭirector Miriam Monasch has found a delightful goblin in Wendy Freshman, who’s hugely expressive underneath all that blue makeup and pointed ears. The audience of young schoolchildren on opening day squirmed in their seats long before the finale. Dreidels from a strangely big-hearted goblin spin magic in the poverty-stricken world of young Jakob in “The Magic Dreidels.” The story of the ensorcelled spinning tops has the timeless feel of the folk tale Eric Kimmel’s book is based upon – and gives youngsters of all backgrounds a lovely glimpse into the traditions of Hanukkah.Īlthough the play adapted by Jenna Zark for the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company runs just under an hour, it still feels a bit long. ![]()
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