and the Emanuel Players
present a staged reading of Ben Engel's newest play:
Contact
Ben Engel for questions: bengel@roginlaw.com
Playwright Ben Engel explores the struggles of King Solomon, a true Jewish great during tumultuous times, who merged G-d-given wisdom and political power, with mixed results. In 'Philosopher King', the audience experiences King Solomon's conflict over trying to please his royal Egyptian wife, while wooing the alluring Queen of Sheba, and his questioning the meaning of his life despite his many accomplishments.
Directed by Adrian Durlester, and produced by Ken Simon,“Philosopher King” will be the third biennial staged reading by The Emanuel Players. Philosopher King Cast:
– Rabbi Steve Chatinover: King Solomon
– Bobby Klau: Solomon’s Egyptian wife Siamuna
– Pat Kazakoff: Queen of Sheba
– David Epstein: R’havom
– Mike Isko: Yaravam
– Mel Simon: Prophet Ahiyah
– Rick Lasker: Benaiah
– Moshe Pinchover: Yoav
– Lesley Weiner: Messenger
– Elizabeth Ehrlich: Narrator
For more background on the "Why I Wrote the Play": CLICK here
Tickets available now! General admission, as well as all levels of sponsorship