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LOVE SICK at THEATRE J

Love Sick  is not unlike a folktale,  re-told in poetic language from the Bible, with singing and dancing most operatic. 
Tirzah is an amazing character who tells her story to a group of street characters of how she craved love, found it, and gave all to never let it go.  Not only does Ofra Daniel create Tirzah in this stage role, but she first created her as a writer and composer.   Her acting is intense, her dancing mesmerizing.  The character she brings to the stage, unforgettable. 
 Sasha Olinick is   Tirzah’s husband, a fish monger, sung with poignancy.  Fulfilling many role are four women: Sarah Corey, Sarah Laughland, Kara-Tameika Watkins and Kanysha Williams.
 Ali Paris is The Lover, Music Director and plays the Qanun (a rare Middle-Eastern 76-string zitther dating from the 14th century).  His fellow musicians  include:  on violin Jason Lobrador, John Tayler Garner, on Guitar Critian Perez,  Duff Davis, on bass Benjamin Rikhoff, and woodwinds Mila Weiss.  All together they give a rousing  musical concert that is a fusion of Middle Easter and Western styles.

A profound story in a unique production perfectly executed,   Love Sick is one show not to miss. (to Sept. 29)










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