Audiobook27 minutes
The Magic Barrel
Written by Bernard Malamud
Narrated by Shelley Berman, David Cromer, Jensen Wheeler and
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About this audiobook
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
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
Author
Bernard Malamud
Bernard Malamud (1914–86) wrote eight novels; he won the Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award for The Fixer, and the National Book Award for The Magic Barrel. Born in Brooklyn, he taught for many years at Bennington College in Vermont.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I haven't "read" this one since college, and at first I did not recognize it, but then I remembered, it a was a favorite. Well done. Thanks.