Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
By Eric Kimmel, adapted by Michael Daley
Music and Lyrics by Jacob Combs
Strawdog Theatre Company, Chicago IL
November-December 2021
Music Director: Ricky Harris
Set Design: Caitlin McLeod
Lighting Design: K. Story
Costume Design: Gregory Graham
Sound Design: Daniel Etti-Williams
Props Design: Foiles
Puppet Design: Caitlin McLeod and Foiles
Choreographer: Amanda Crockett
Dramaturg: Catherine Miller
Puppetry Consultant: Stephanie Diaz
Photography (c) Jenn Udoni
Reviews
"A new Chicago holiday tradition" - Jerald Pierce, Chicago Tribune
"A festive and charming holiday treat - Josh Flanders, Chicago Reader
"A charming and joyful holiday entertainment for the whole family ... a fast-paced, magical love letter to storytelling and community." - Kerstin Broockmann, Buzz Center Stage
"Highly Recommended ****" - Frank Meccia, Around the Town Chicago
"Doing justice to the Caldecott-winning original, director Hannah Todd encourages engagement with ensemble storytelling, inviting interaction from audience members young and old as the story unfolds. ...Todd facilitates a lively and exciting air of camaraderie and care." - Quinn Rigg, Chicagoland Musical Theatre
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