Photo Flash: First Look Greenhouse Theater's TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL

The Greenhouse Theater Center and Forum Productions are pleased to present the world premiere of the historical drama TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL, written by David Cohen (aka William Spatz) and directed by Randy White, playing October 11 - November 18, 2018 in The Greenhouse's Upstairs Main Stage, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at greenhousetheater.org, in person at the box office or by calling (773) 404-7336. The press opening is Monday, October 15 at 7:30 pm.

TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL features Catherine Dvorak, Tim Kough, Peter Nerad and Andrew Pond.

From humble beginnings as a poor farmer, soldier, and failed business man to the unimaginable: President! Thrust headlong into global turmoil, TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL tells the story of one Missouri man's unlikely rise to power and the controversial role he played in the founding of the State of Israel.

The production team for TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL includes: David SS Davis (scenic design), Kate Setzer Kaumphausen (costume design), David Trudeau (lighting design), Clara Tomaz (sound and projections designer), Nova Casillo (props design), Carrie Hardin (dialect coach), Rob Frankel (dramaturg), Ron Rude (production manager), James Heppler (technical director) and Jennifer Roseman (stage manager).

Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow

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