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The Steel Man
Author(s): Cary Gitter
In Pittsburgh, an aspiring actor struggles to escape from the shadow of his larger-than-life father, a Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivor. The drama explores the story of a father and son haunted by the past but hopeful for a more promising future.
Format: Full-length drama
Cast Size: 2M/1F
Snapshot
Original or Prominent Production:
Penguin Rep Theatre, Stony Point, New York, September 2024; directed by Joe Brancato.
Penguin Rep Theatre, Stony Point, New York, September 2024; directed by Joe Brancato.
Nationality of Author: U.S.
Original Language: English
Production Rights Holder:
Visit the playwright’s website: www.carygitter.com
Experience(s) Chronicled: Concentration and Extermination Camps | Survivors and Subsequent Generations | Reactions to the Holocaust
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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