Arlekin Players Theatre presents
THE DYBBUK
between two worlds
Written by Roy Chen based on the original play by S. Ansky
Adapted by Igor Golyak with Dr. Rachel Merrill Moss
With additional material from the translation by Joachim Neugroschel
Directed by Igor Golyak
Scenic Design David R. Gammons
Costume & Properties Design Sasha Ageeva
Lighting Design Jeff Adelberg
Sound Design Fedor Zhuravlev
Produced by Sara Stackhouse
Starring Andrey Burkovskiy & Yana Gladkikh
Featuring The Arlekin Acting Company
With Guest Artists Deb Martin & Robert Walsh
US Premiere | May 30 – June 23, 2024
The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture
18 Phillips St., Beacon Hill, Boston
THE DYBBUK is an ancient, fantastical, mystical Yiddish folk tale; a story of love, family, displacement, and the restless Jewish soul, set in the heart of the historic sanctuary of The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture on Beacon Hill. Steeped in folklore and cultural tradition, it is the latest project undertaken by Arlekin Players Theatre as part of their Jewish Plays Initiative. Starring Andrey Burkovskiy as Khonen/The Dybbuk and Yana Gladkikh as Leah as the tragic young lovers hovering between the worlds of the living and the beyond. The cast also features Arlekin’s resident company members Olga Aronova, Jenya Brodskaia, Polina Dubovikova, Anna Furman, Boris Furman, Rimma Gluzman, Gene Ravvin, Juliya Shikh, Olga Sokolova, and Irina Vilenchik as well as guest artists Deb Martin as Frade and Robert Walsh as Sender.
“Last fall I visited The Vilna Shul and I immediately felt surrounded by all the immigrants that traveled to that slope on Beacon Hill, from Vilna and other places across Eastern Europe in the late 1800s and early 1900s, those who built that building, and those who have lived and breathed inside its walls since,” says Golyak. “Looking at the partially uncovered murals, the old pickle barrels that hold portions of the Torah, the stained glass windows with light filtering in, and lists of Hebrew names on the walls, I could feel them all there with me – their love, their loss, their resilience, the displacement, the joy. In this terrible time in our country and our world, nothing feels more needed than to gather our many communities – our artists, the Boston theater community and audiences, our immigrant communities, the Jewish community, the members of today’s Vilna Shul, those who live and work near Beacon Hill and beyond – to gather in this sacred space and share an epic and fantastical tale of love, yearning, and the restless spirits that lie between us, and between worlds.” – Igor Golyak
“Working with Igor on Our Class in New York was an example of true artistic collaboration and an incredible experience for me as an actor,” shared Andrey Burkovskiy. “I’m honored that he has invited me to be part of THE DYBBUK with Arlekin Players. And to work with my friend, the stunning actress Yana Gladkikh, who is playing Leah – it’s a dream! Boston, here I come and I can’t wait to meet you.”– Andrey Burkovskiy
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SPECIAL EVENTS
To be announced!
The Cast of THE DYBBUK (alphabetical)
Olga Aronova
Jenya Brodskaia
Andrey Burkovskiy*
Polina Dubovikova
Anna Furman
Boris Furman
Yana Gladkikh
Rimma Gluzman
Deb Martin*
Gene Ravvin
Juliya Shikh
Olga Sokolova
Irina Vilenchik
Robert Walsh*
*Members, Actors Equity Association
ARLEKIN PLAYERS THEATRE
Igor Golyak, Artistic Director
Sara Stackhouse, Producing Director
Mark Soucy, General Manager
THE DYBBUK
Written by Roy Chen based on the original play by S. Ansky
Adapted by Igor Golyak with Dr. Rachel Merrill Moss
With additional material from the translation by Joachim Neugroschel
Directed by Igor Golyak
Scenic Design David R. Gammons
Costume & Properties Design Sasha Ageeva
Lighting Design Jeff Adelberg
Sound Design Fedor Zhuravlev
Produced by Sara Stackhouse
Assistant Stage Manager Natasha Kushnaryova
Production Management Igor Golyak, Jason Ries, Sara Stackhouse
Associate Costume & Properties Designer Anna
Propmaster Irina Vilenchik
Costume Associate Alla Trachtenberg
Costume Assistant Natasha Mitlina
House Manager Marianna Golyak
Public Relations (Boston) Luca PR
Graphic Design Gosha Chubukin
PRESS RELEASE
Dear Friends,
We cannot do THE DYBBUK without your generous support.
Please help us with our 2024 Spring Campaign to raise $15,000 for our JEWISH PLAYS FUND!
Our work at Arlekin has always been connected to our roots, culture, and traditions, our immigrant and Jewish identity, and questions of displacement, war, home, and antisemitism. In this heartbreaking moment in our world, there is unfortunately even greater urgency for us to create projects that are public and visible, that center voices which are silenced or misunderstood, and to share stories that create understanding, illuminate different perspectives, and invite audiences to wrestle with challenging ideas.
Please donate and please gather with us for the fantastical, mystical love story that is DYBBUK, hosted at The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, and share in a timeless, timely folktale for Spring.
THANK YOU!!
– Igor Golyak & Sara Stackhouse
On behalf of everyone at Arlekin Players Theatre
Your gift of any size makes a difference! Gifts of 250+ receive the following benefits:
DYBBUK CIRCLE Tier 1 $250+
Receive an invitation for TWO (2)
to a private rehearsal of THE DYBBUK hosted by director Igor Golyak
Sunday, May 19 from 1-2pm at The Vilna Shul
DYBBUK CIRCLE Tier 2 $500+
receive all tier 1 benefits plus:
Receive an invitation for TWO (2)
to an exclusive pre-show Toast | Meet & Greet | Photo Op
with stars Andrey Burkovskiy & Yana Gladkikh
(Includes a THE DYBBUK poster signed by the artists)
Saturday, June 15, 6:15pm at The Vilna Shul
Tickets for that night’s 7:30 performance on sale now (link)
DYBBUK CIRCLE Tier 3 $1000+
receive all tier 1 and 2 benefits plus:
Receive TWO (2) premium seats for THE DYBBUK &
TWO (2) invitations to the Opening Night Party
June 3 performance at 7:30pm, party to follow
Sit in prime seats at the premiere, then join the cast and creative team at their private post-show celebration.
WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO?
YOUR FUNDS AT WORK:
$7500 can fund rehearsal and costume/prop studio rental
$5000 can fund The Dybbuk lighting rental needs
$1000 can fund 1 roundtrip guest artist flight
$500 can fund script translation from Hebrew & Russian to English
$100 can fund the purchase, weathering, and alteration of a prop for The Dybbuk
Contact us to underwrite student or community tickets | mark@arlekinplayers.com
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE JEWISH PLAYS FUND & THE DYBBUK!