The Magic Barrel

From the author of The Natural comes a classic short story about a young rabbinical student and his fateful encounter with an enigmatic matchmaker. A co-production with the National Jewish Theater.

Recorded before a live audience at Chicago’s Guest Quarters Suite Hotel in July 1992.

Adapted and Directed by Arnold Aprill

Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg

Shelley Berman as Salzman

David Cromer as Leo Finkle

Marge Kotlisky as Mrs. Salzman

Naama Potok as Lily Hirschorn

Malcolm Rothman as The Narrator

Jensen Wheeler as Stella

Radio Producer: Robert Neuhaus

Recording Engineer: Larry Rock