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Word for Word's The Tumblers, a Staged Reading of Nathan Englander's Short Story

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco -- Kanbar Hall (3200 California St. San Francisco, CA 94118)
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In The Tumblers, a group of World War II-era Jews board a train headed for the circus instead of a death camp. To make their escape, they camouflage themselves as acrobats and perform before an audience of Nazi sympathizers. This is a staged reading from Nathan Englander's bestselling short story collection For the Relief of Unbearable Urges.

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The last date listed for The Tumblers was Wednesday October 14, 2009 / 8:00pm.

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Jewish Community Center of San Francisco -- Kanbar Hall
3200 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
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A good opportunity to see work in progress by a very fine company doing wonderful, innovative work. A poignant subject handled with wit and grace.
Written on Oct 15 2009

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San Francisco’s acclaimed theater company performs a staged reading from Nathan Englander’s bestselling short story collection For the Relief of Unbearable Urges. In The Tumblers, a group of World War II-era Jews board a train headed for the circus instead of a death camp. To make their escape, they camouflage themselves as acrobats and perform before an audience of Nazi sympathizers. If you’re a fan of BookFest, you’ll love this production.

About the Ticket Supplier: Friend Center for the Arts

The Eugene & Elinor Friend Center for the Arts presents emerging and established performers, artists, writers and thinkers, all coming together to explore the far reaches of the Jewish imagination. Anchored by a 450-seat flexible theatre space, Friend Center programs encompass a broad spectrum of the arts, including music, dance, film, art exhibitions, lectures, family programs and more. Performances and exhibitions illuminate and explore the multi-ethnic influences that shape our community.