Frannie Sheridan Brings Her Unusual Multi-character Comedy "Confessions Of A Jewish Shiksa" To Area Stage Company In Coral Gables, Florida
The knish hits the fan when the daughter of Jewish Holocaust Survivors raised Catholic reveals the truth of her identity.
- Miami, FL (1888PressRelease) January 17, 2011 - Who: Performer/Writer Frannie Sheridan. Director Shari Upbin
What: "Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa," A funny and emotionally powerful multi-character show about Frannie Sheridan's Kooky Family.
Where: Area Stage Company, Coral Gables, Florida
560 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Free Parking. Box Office - 305.666.2078 www.areastagecompany.com
When: January 21st, 2011 through February 12th, 2011
Details: Directed by Shari Upbin, produced by Area Stage Company, the play stars Sheridan in a groundbreaking solo performance.
The story based on Sheridan's life, is told from the perspective of young Frannie, a nice Catholic girl who grew up with dumpling soup and candlesticks on Fridays, Manischevitz-spiked eggnog at Christmas, and a score of other traditions unfamiliar to her Catholic friends. Frannie's questioning leads her to discover her family's truth: her parents barely escaped the Holocaust and once in North America, were brutally attacked and left for dead by anti-Semites. These incidents caused them to shroud their history in secrecy, hiding their Jewish heritage even from their children.
"Confessions," reveals the performer's family history through top-notch storytelling sprinkled with clever and side-splitting satire." A multi-cultural assortment of nosy neighbors and eccentric relatives round out the cast of characters of this one-woman show that will hit home with anyone who has struggled with questions of identity, family, and truth vs. appearances.
Sheridan is encouraging people from all walks of life to see the play. "It's a story that resonates with so many people on different levels regardless of their faith, race, or preference. In the end we all just want to be accepted for who we really are," said Sheridan. An audience conversation with Frannie will follow each show.
The reviews are in!
"A gripping, powerful, story. From stand-up comedy to standout performing," said Mario Betto of the Fort Lauderdale Theater Examiner. "A Dramatic and Comedic Gem," said Marla Schwartz of AroundWellington.com.
Sheridan has won numerous writing honors, including the prestigious Gabriel Award for a CBC documentary based on her story and mayoral proclamations from West Palm Beach and the city of Miami Beach.
Frannie is the recent recipient of the 2011 People's Award!
To interview Frannie Sheridan or review the play: contact Tandi Wilder at She Got Game Media (914) 572-3671. For tickets and show times call the Area Stage box office at 305-666-2078.
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