A Shayna Maidel

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A Shayna Maidel
Written by Barbara Lebow
Original languageEnglish
SubjectTwo Jewish sisters reunite after one of them survives the Nazi concentration camps.
GenreDrama

A Shayna Maidel is a play by Barbara Lebow about the reunion of two sisters after World War II, one having survived the Nazi concentration camps. [1] It was adapted into the award-winning teleplay Miss Rose White by Anna Sandor.

A Shayna Maidel was on stage at the Bellingham Theatre Guild in 2017. [2]

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References

  1. Gussow, Mel (1987-10-30). "The Theater: "A Shayna Maidel"". The New York Times. p. 16. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
  2. "Direct a Play – Bellingham Theatre Guild" . Retrieved 2023-12-19.