Anton Chekhov, Michael Hardstark
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.
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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 ...
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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