"Modern Orthodox" March 14, 2008

Modern Orthodox

By: Daniel Goldfarb

In this sharp and snappy romantic comedy, the characters are diametrically opposed (one is Orthodox and the other a "high holiday" Jew), Ben - a self-centered Upper West Side financial consultant with a bit of a mean streak but some great lines, and Hershel ("call me Hersh") - a hyperkinetic diamond sales-man who totes a briefcase, a gun and a bagful of comic neuroses, are thrown together when Ben purchases an engagement ring for his live-in girlfriend and doctor, Hannah. Tension mounts during the negotiation, and to seal the deal, Hershel reluctantly consents when Ben insists he take off his yarmulke.

And that's when the fun begins ... Hershel's life falls apart and Ben and Hannah find themselves trying to put it back together again by finding him a wife. Being a modern couple, they turn to the internet as Matchmaker ...

Enter deadpan Rachel, who is tired of men leering at her at Jewish singles events like The Matzah Ball and wants to get married so that she can finally have sex!

In the end the play leads the characters and the audience to consider the value in how others choose to live their lives, before judging!

For Tickets & Information: 561-586-6410

Show Dates & Times:

Friday February 29th: 8PM
March 1st: 8PM
Sunday, March 2nd: 2PM & 7PM
Thursday March 6th: 8PM
Friday March 7th: 8PM
Saturday March 8th: 2PM & 8PM
Sunday, March 9th: 2PM
Thursday March 13th: 8PM
Friday March 14th: 8PM
Saturday March 15th: 2 PM & 8PM
Sunday, March 16th: 2PM

Official Website: http://www.lakeworthplayhouse.org/Rocky.html