Dear Esther brings Drama - Local Community Theatre Takes On Holocaust

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - April 25, 2013 - PRLog -- J-CAT, The J’s Cultural Arts Theatre at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center/Sanford L. Ziff Campus, will present its final show of 2012-13 season. J-CAT Community Theatre, and J-CAT Youth will present the powerful and poignant Dear Esther, directed by Michael Andron, as a joint production.

The Play, Dear Esther, was written by Playwright, Richard Rashke, after being inspired by letters written by students at

schools across the country where Survivor, Esther Raab had shared her experiences of the Holocaust. Rashke, tells the story of

Esther Terner Raab of Vineland, and her escape from the Sobibor Death Camp. The play also illustrates Esther’s commitment

to helping students learn the lessons of the past, and the effects of bigotry, prejudice and hatred, and proves that the events

of the Holocaust should not be forgotten. “Although this play has some tough dialogue, it further exemplifies the bravery of

many Holocaust survivors, and their perseverance to speak out and teach other generations about historical atrocities, and

unparalleled human spirit,” mentioned the play’s Director, Michael Andron.

Several Miami-Dade schools will be in attendance at various matinee performances to explore and understand the play’s powerful message. Playwright, Richard Rashke will be in attendance to conduct a post-show talk back following the performances on May 4 and 5. Abe and Tova Raab (Esther’s son and granddaughter) will conduct post-show talk-backs following the performances on May 10, 11, and 12.

The show runs May 1-12 at The J’s Cultural Arts Theatre at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, and is supported, in part,

by a grant from Citizens In Arts. Tickets are on sale at www.jcctheatre.com or by calling 1-866-811-4111.