now i truly know that time has passed. i saw the play the people in the picture which is the story of a grandmother who tells her granddaughter about her life as a yiddish actor and her escape from nazi europe.
the reason this play makes me think about the passage of time is because this story of grandmother and granddaughter is not of this era but that of the late nineteen seventies. it was a time when one could not imagine a world where children will never meet a holocaust survivor. it hasn't happened yet but time is passing and there are less living survivors. for many children the holocaust survivor is a great grandparent they may never have met. for this reason i totally love this play. it breathes life into the memory of those who have come before us in most charming fashion.
the story transports seamlessly from the past to the present. the yiddish theater springs to life on stage . some of the live yiddish theater scenes are projected onto the stage via film..
because this is a play and not a movie it makes the action feel all the more authentic..though recommended for all ages it is great at helping younger generations get a handle on the past in an innovative venue..
i highly recommend this play.
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