TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR Plays at Playwrights Theatre; Runs Thru 2/14

Playwrights Theatre's production of Two Jews Walk Into A War... by Seth Rozin, which previews today, has been extended with additional performances at 8pm on February 12, 13 and 3pm on February 14, 2010. This National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, is a co-production with New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch, NJ, and is directed by James Glossman and features Reathel Bean and John Pietrowski. Single tickets are on sale now for $15. A student (appropriate for ages 15 and up) and senior matinee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 and February 3 at 10:30am and Ladies Night at the Playwrights Theatre will be held on Thursday, January 28 beginning at 5pm with curtain at 6:30pm. For tickets, visit www.ptnj.org or call the box office at 973-514-1787 X10. Performances take place at Playwrights Theatre, 33 Green Village Road in Madison, NJ.

The following dates are sold out: January 23, January 24 and February 6. Performances on January 22, January 31 and February 7 have limited seating available. Other dates are expected to fill up soon. Check the website www.ptnj.org or call the box office at 973-514-1787 X10 for the most up-to-date information and to reserve tickets.

A surprising comedy based on actual events. After burying their mutual friend Yakob, Zeblyan and Ishaq are now the Last Two Jews in Kabul-and they don't like each other very much. While they argue about prayer schedules and who is going to reside in their bombed-out temple, both agree they must regenerate the Jewish population in Afghanistan. They're stuck. In order to do this, they need a rabbi, but in order to get a rabbi, they need a Torah, which the Taliban has stolen. Their bold and grand solution brings them closer to the essence of their faith and, quite possibly, each other.

Drew Francis is the set designer and Patricia Doherty is the Costume Designer. Lighting Design is by Jill Nagle and Sound Design by Jeff Knapp. Danielle Constance is the Production Stage Manager.

Book Clubs at Playwrights Theatre
Playwrights Theatre will continue its successful book club project. Instead of reading a book, book club members read the play (script provided by Playwrights Theatre). They then see the production and stay after the performance for a post-show discussion with the Artistic Director.

Ladies Night at Playwrights Theatre will be on Thursday, January 28. Beginning at 5:00pm in the lobby of Playwrights Theatre, ladies will be able to mingle among the tables of women owned/women run businesses for various products and services. Participating businesses include: Bella Luna, Gourmet Deli & Catering, serving light dinner fare before the show; Mary Kay Cosmetics - make-up and skin care products; Monika Fine Millinery - handmade hats; Nicolena Nina Palumbo - original art work; Van Ryzin Design - handmade polyester fleece softwears; Trisha Fabrizio - original beaded jewelry design. Information regarding this event can be found at www.ptnj.org/SpecialEvents/LadiesNight.htm