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In the Cemetery

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3m

Based on In the Cemetery by Anton Chekhov

"The combination of silly comedy and deep pathos is quite astonishing." - New York Daily News
Set in a Jewish cemetery, this poignant and funny play is about a harried young businessman who has hired a rabbi to say prayers over his father's grave.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Literature)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
Set in a Jewish cemetery, this poignant and funny play is about a harried young businessman who has hired a rabbi to say prayers over his father's grave. They meet an out of work actor who is paying his respects at the grave of a Yiddish theatre star. The actor thinks of the star as a father figure, but he blames him for the failure of his career. The businessman also has unresolved resentments. Together, they come to terms with their hostilities. Published with The Cure in The Last Laugh.

History
In the Cemetery was presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre in New York City in June 13, 1992. It was directed by Lou Jacob.
PERRY SHURR - a young man in his mid-30s
REB SCHULLER - an old man in his 70s
THE ACTOR - a man in his mid-40s
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting Late afternoon. A cemetery somewhere in Queens, NY.
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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"The combination of silly comedy and deep pathos is quite astonishing." - New York Daily News

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Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and author. He is considered to be one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem. Chekhov practiced as a medical ...

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Michael Hardstark

Michael Hardstark's plays have had numerous productions and readings in theatres throughout the country, including the 92nd Street Y in New York City, the Arizona Jewish Repertory Theatre, the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles, with Alfred Molina and Harold Gould, the Pre ...

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