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Bible Women
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 5w, 1m plus ensemble
A song cycle of central female figures in the Old Testament, Bible Women gives voice to Lilith, Eve, Sara, Miriam, Esther, Ruth and Deborah, depicting these women as powerful Jewish heroines.
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Cast Size
5w, 1m plus ensemble -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature) -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
This song cycle commissioned by Ma’yan – a non-profit organization aimed to empower women in Jewish ritual and contemporary Jewish culture – presents women from the Bible as strong rock and cabaret singers with their own version of traditional stories. The show, a dynamic feminist reading of these characters, gives voice to Esther, Ruth, Sarah, Miriam, Lilith, Eve, Deborah and more. Bible Women debuted in New York at the Bottom Line and La Mama before touring seven cities. More recently, a concert version was presented at the Museum of Biblical Art alongside an exhibit by the sculptor Tobi Kahn.
History
Bible Women premiered off-Broadway at La Mama in 1995 before embarking on a tour of seven American cities.
Performing Groups
- Time Period Present Day
- Setting Bare stage or simple set.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“A wonderful showcase of female talent... a rallying cry for female empowerment.” – D Magazine
Music
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.