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CBI presents Disney’s Enchanted Purim Story Book aka the Disney Princess Esther Schpiel Thursday, February 25, 6 pm Live on ZOOM!

1 CBI Presents

Disney’s

Enchanted

Purim Story Book aka the Disney Princess Esther Schpiel

By Eric Friedenwald-Fishman with Rabbi Michael Cahana and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana

Adapted from numerous Disney Movie Soundtracks

Special thanks to Rabbi Rachel for suggesting the need to do a Disney Schpiel

Updated November 30, 2020

2 GREEN TYPE = Notes on the Music BLUE TYPE = Stage Directions/Production Notes RED TYPE = Narrator PURPLE TYPE = Art Card for the Video & Title Pages for the Enchanted Purim Storybook

We are creating a companion “storybook” PDF of the Enchanted Purim Storybook that audiences can download if they want to follow along with lyrics/want a souvenir. This could be much less work that doing captions for all lyrics in the video and will be really cool. A separate copy and illustration document will be provided for the Storybook. In summary it will include: • The Cover • The opening spread with the Characters in order of the narrator introducing them • And for each song “chapter” - an illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering for example Chapter 4 will read “The Ball at the Palace” with the illustration of The Palace and some Wine bottles and glasses • The Cast/Band Production List • The End (see you next year)

IMPORTANT PRODUCTION NOTE: For scenes with Persians and Jews where we are not shooting on location, we will provide in advance an image (photo or illustration for everyone to use as their Zoom background. We will need everyone to download the update of ZOOM and we will need to hold a training on use of ZOOM and filming at one of our rehearsals. There are 4 songs where the entire chorus is singing generally just the finale. For safety’s sake these will be captured on video individually form homes (like for High Holidays) and will be edited in as (Hollywood Squares).

The Character List Esther: Cantor Green Haman: Cantor Cahana Mordechai: Rabbi Cahana King Ahasuerus: Ben Sandler Vashti: Leona Mitchell Vashti’s Lady in Waiting: Gillian Rosicky Bigthan one of Haman’s sidekicks & a corrupt palace guard: Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Teresh one of Haman’s sidekicks & a corrupt palace guard: Ron Silver The Mohel of Shushan: Steve Seres The Bagel Baker of Shushan: Evi Pazmanczyk Zethar a palace guard under Haman’s spell: Libby Scwartz Carcas a palace guard under Haman’s spell: Scott Schafer Harbona a palace guard under Haman’s spell: Rebecca Hill Shethar a Persian Noble under Haman’s spell: Judy Cappelman Marsena a Persian Noble and Advisor to the King: Andrew Witt Memucan a Persian Noble and Advisor to the King: Jim Richman Meres a Persian Noble and Advisor to the King: Paul Fishman The “Just Little Something” Baker of Shushan: Deb Lewinsohn The Knish Maker of Shushan: Joanne Van Ness Menashe The Fish-Monger of Shushan: Lorraine Rose The Rebbe of Shushan: Rabbi Joseph Joshua the Macher an influential leader of Shushan’s Temple and Yeshiva joint Committee (STYC): Josh Kashinsky Beauty Finalist #1 Anastasia of Persepolis: Jewely Sandos Beauty Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: Leslie Robinson Chaggai a Jewish rights activist: Cory Silver Daryawesh a Jewish wise man of Shushan: Don Spiegel Shaina a Jewish rights activist: Shaina Boal Abagtha a palace carpenter under Haman’s spell: Michelle Gradow Biztha a palace ropemaker under Haman’s spell: Vicki Lachmann Mehuman a carpenter’s apprentice at the palace under Haman’s spell: Donna Lieberman Bigtha a carpenter’s apprentice at the palace under Haman’s spell: Anita Mention Hegai the King’s chamberlain who is also under Haman’s spell: Marge Congress Jews and Persians of Shushan/The Incredible Chorus: *members of the chorus + fill in any new cast members post 11/23 Small Chorus: Principals when not on stage/camera in a number (in various songs we need to record harmony for background singers and will use principals socially distanced as a small chorus for safety) Narrator: Paul Fishman

The Song List/Plot Outline NOTE: The recordings used (syllable count, timing, etc.) for this Schpiel are all compiled in the SPOTIFY play list: Enchanted Schpiel – curated by Eric Friedenwald-Fishman: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Gm4m6Uklzrf2L35JX1tw6?si=WIGnyGFyRwu5FizOpx9S5A

Below, we list who is in each number. In the numbers that have both Persians and Jews cast members wear either the RED or BLUE depending upon if they are a Persian or a Jew. Scenes that are Persians Only or Jews Only are for the entire chorus wearing the appropriate vest color.

1. Overture & Setting the Scene (Page 7): The narrator introduces the Kingdom of Shushan 481 BCE, the people (Persians and Jews and each of the key characters – with just a bit of context and some humor). Like in many classic Disney movies the narration is filming a close up of a classic story book as the narrator reads the opening and between each scene. This gives us an easy transition devise between songs AND allows a way to carry the audience through the story line and into “different Disney worlds” from the movies we are pulling the most popular songs from Disney movies. Instrumental: When you wish upon a star, Once upon a Dream, Part of your world

2. Introduction of the Characters in the Kingdom of Shushan (Page 9): The ability for Jews to live and worship as they please AND the impending threat of Haman. The Jews of Shushan - Happily Sing “Baruch Atah Adonai” a slight squeeze of inflection to be (Hakuna Matata – Lion King). This number includes kids and kids-at-heart (congregants who sent in their 1-line video of the chorus). (Mordi, Esther, The Rebbe of Shushan, + cameo stills by congregants and possibly some choir members)

3. King A & Others praise themselves (Page 11): King A happily takes credit for how cool he is and how awesome Sushan is by singing: You’re Welcome (Moana) (solos by other members of the Shushan community share their own self-aggrandizing perspective) (King A, the Mohel of Shushan, the Bagel Baker of Shushan, Mordi, Haman, Bigthan and Teresh)

4. We learn of how “mal” Haman is (Page 14): Haman and her general ill-will, hatred of the Jews and desire for the throne is introduced with “Haman” (Gaston – Beauty and the Beast) (Bigthan, Teresh, Haman, Persian solos #1 Libby - #2 Scott - #3 Rebecca H - #4 Judy Cappelman)

5. The Party (Page 17): King A. throws a party and demands that Vashti Dances – she refuses and is killed. Vashti and her Lady in Waiting sing I’ll Just Say No (How Far I’ll Go - Moana). (King A. Haman, Vashti, Vashti’s Lady in Waiting: Gillian + Persian soloists with opening sighs)

6. Cheering the King with the concept of a Contest (Page 18): Hamon and the Persians convince the bereaved King to hold a Beauty Contest. They convince him that having a beautiful wife is 4 simply taking care of “The Bare Necessities.” King A. gets excited by the idea and makes this number a mash-up by singing the final chorus of “Someday My Queen Will Come” (Page 21) (Someday My Prince Will Come – Snow White) (King A. Haman, Bigthan, Teresh, Persian solos #4 Andrew - #5 Jim - #6 Paul)

7. The Contest (Page 21): The most beautiful and confident women in Persia (pageant finalists including Esther) have a sing-off showing how determined they are to win (and showing off for King A) with “I Just Can’t wait to be Queen.” (I Just Can’t Wait to the King – Lion King). (King A., Haman, Bigthan, Teresh, Finalist #1 Anastasia, Finalist #2 Drizella, Mordi, Esther, Chorus ALL as Jews)

8. The King and Esther Fall in Love and seek a new world (Page 24): King A. selects Esther, crowns her Queen and the new love birds talk of how together they will create “A Whole New World.” Esther demonstrates that she plans to move the Kingdom toward justice and could be an obstacle to Haman’s plans. Mordi and King A. piss-off Haman by celebrating the King’s marriage at the end of the song. (King A. and Esther)

9. Haman’s Plot (Page 26): Hamon and her hench-people lay out her murderous plot to kill the Jews and to Kill the King with “Be Prepared” (Lion King) while Mordi (hidden) overhears EVERYTHING. (Haman, Bigthan, Teresh, King A., Persians [small chorus], Mordi, Chorus ALL as Persians)

10. Convincing Esther and Planning the Invitation (Page 29): Mordi tells of Haman’s plot and steels the courage of the Jews and Esther with “We’ll Make a Mensch Out of You.” (I’ll Make a Man Out of You – Mulan). This includes the iconic line: “let’s get down to business and defeat Haman!” (Mordi, Esther, Jewish solos #1 Cory - #2 Don - #3 Shaina + the Just a Little Something Baker, the Knish Maker and the Fish Monger as Jewish Chorus, Chorus ALL as Jews)

11. Hamon and the Persians build the gallows (Page 31): They sing of their hate “Heigh- Ho” including “ to build the gallows we go.” (Snow White). (Haman, Bigthan, Teresh + five Persians = Haman and the Seven Ethical Dwarfs including 2 solos Persian solos #7 Michelle - #8 Vicki + the Ethical Dwarf Choir: Donna and Anita)

12. The Invitation (Page 33): Esther and her entourage (great solos for choir members) invite the King and Hamon to Dinner with “Be Our Guest.” (Beauty and the Beast) Esther, The Just a Little Something Baker, the Knish Maker, the Fish-Monger and the Bagel Baker of Shushan + King A. and Haman

13. The Undoing of Haman (Page 35): Esther Mordi and the Jews do the big reveal and dispense with King A’s concern that she is Jewish with “Let it Go” with Hamon’s plot with “ Let it Go” and with the animosity between the Persians and Jews with “Let it Go.”(Frozen) Esther, Mordi, King A, Haman, Bigthan, Teresh, + if safe the Jewish Cooks Choir

5 14. Curtain Call (Page 37): Credits to instrumental of “Under the Sea” (Little Mermaid) + Thank Yous from the Rabbi. (Entire Cast)

15. And what about Next year????????? (Page 39): The traditional we will have a new Schpiel for you (including a line that makes it clear we plan to be live and in person). “There’s a Real Live Schpiel in Sight.” (Can you feel the Love Tonight – Lion King) (Solos: Esther, Haman, King A, Mordi, Bigthan + Chorus ½ as Jews & ½ as Persians)

PROPS/SET PIECES/COSTUMES

PROPS/SET PIECES: • The Enchanted Story Book (filmed for narration) • The Throne • “Fear the Other” Poster for Teresh to hold up in “HAMAN” • Scroll for Vashti “And yet, she persisted!” • Fancy Fold open Menu for Esther • Wine Bottles and Wine Glasses • Kings Staff • Big Bottle of Manischewitz, 8 fancy “crystal” wine glasses, a tray and a silver spoon (for Esther) • Bagels (approx. a dozen with at least 1 poppy seed and one cut with schmear and fixings) • Challah • Garnished Tray of Knish • Garnished Tray of Gefilta Fish • Crown for Queen Esther • Decree (Official document with Seal and Red Ribbon on bottom right) • Quill • 2x4 and sandpaper, Thick rope coil for Heigh-Ho • Haman “Bow Down” Wall Poster 3x5 portrait of Haman with Huge Lettering Bow Down (Think “Uncle Sam Needs You” - only evil)

COSTUMES: (see slide show for inspiration shots – We are setting the Schpiel in the Classic Disney Animated Cinderella Fairytale Universe) • Persians and Jews including all soloists: Knee high Pants, shirts, cravats (tied longer), Black shoes with white stockings or boots, red/blue vests. Note: Same costumes as Hamanton. • King A: Cream Royal Jacket with Red Sash and a royal medal, Red Pants with Gold side stripe, + crown + staff + a big red ruby ring. See Prince Charming from Cinderella. • Mordi: Similar outfit as the King but Light Blue Jacket with Royal Blue Sash + monocle + mutton chops well-trimmed black beard. See The Grand Duke from Cinderella • Esther: Pre-contest is in a Cinderella plain dress with a white Apron and a scarf on her hair Contest and beyond Blue Cinderella Gown. See Cinderella in Cinderella. • Esther: Contest – Blue Cinderella Gown. See Cinderella in Cinderella. • Esther: Post Contest – add a tiara 6 • Haman: Dark Burgundy Victorian Dress with purple blouse (high color and sleeve frills), evil Green oval broach, matching ring and earrings and Black staff/walking stick (ideally with a matching large green ball top). See Lady Tremaine from Cinderella. • Beauty Finalist #1 Anastasia of Persepolis: Red Hair/Wig, Magenta Dress with Purple bodice, gold hair ribbon. See Anastasia in Cinderella. • Beauty Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: Black Hair/Wig, Chartreuse Dress with Olive Bodice, Light Blue Hair Ribbon. See Drizella in Cinderella. • Vashti: Pink Disney Princess Dress. See Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. • Vashti’s Lady in Waiting: Pink or Red Princess Dress • Bigthan and Teresh - Haman’s sidekicks: Guards Uniforms (red Jackets, White sashes, Shoulder epaulettes). See King’s Guards in Cinderella. • The Mohel of Shushan: Jew of Shushan costume + white doctor’s coat • The Bagel Baker of Shushan: Jew of Shushan costume + white chef’s hat and apron • The “Just Little Something” Baker of Shushan: Jew of Shushan costume + white chef’s hat and apron • The Knish Maker of Shushan: Jew of Shushan costume + white chef’s hat and apron • The Fish-Monger of Shushan: Jew of Shushan costume + white paper food service “overseas” hat and apron • The Rebbe of Shushan: Jew of Shushan costume + Rabbi’s ornamental tallit & kippa

The Script

1. Overture NOTE: Introduces context with slides and cast walk-ons. Instrumental: When you Wish Upon a Star, Once Upon a Dream, Part of Your World. Total narration time for Intro/Overture Medley is 4:28. Individual timing for each section/character of the intro are below IF we want to match some themes to characters.

MUSIC (INSTUMENTAL) PLAYS AS STORY BOOK PAGES TURN WITH OUR CHARACTERS PICTURES TO SET THE CONTEXT AND FAMILURIZE THE AUDIENCE WITH THE CHRACTERS AND BASICS OF THE SHOW.

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Once Upon A Time there was a kingdom with a royal city called Shushan. ”

NARRATOR: Once Upon A Time - well actually 2,521 years ago - in a Magical Kingdom far, far away - well actual just about 7,000 miles away - there was a palace in the royal city of Shushan. (:17)

NARRATOR: And this city was ruled by King Ahasuerus who is also known as King A. (so his name works in songs that need fewer syllables). While he does let everyone worship as they please, his kingdom is

7 in trouble. The King has a drinking problem, a temper problem and a chauvinism problem. Like so many fairy tales he is also under the influence of a scheming and evil Grand Vizier. (:28)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “King Ahasuerus” with an image of the King with a bottle.

NARRATOR: Haman is the wicked and power-hungry Grand Vizier. She insists that everyone bow to her and hates the Jews and their leader Mordechai who will only bow to Adonai. She hates the King whom she plots to kill so she can take the crown AND she hates anyone who gets in the way of her malicious plans. She also loves the prefix “mal” as in malicious, malign, maladjusted and Maleficent. It means bad, ill, wrongful and some credit Haman with originating it’s use. She is a proud descendant of the original Biblical bad guy: Amalek. Like all storybook villains, the only person she does not hate is herself. And like all story book villains (and authoritarian leaders) she has bamboozled a band of followers including her two dastardly and none-too-bright sidekicks Bigthan and Teresh. (:60)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The Evil Grand Vizier Haman and her henchmen Bigthan and Teresh” with an image of Haman with his befuddled Henchmen Teresh and Bigthan on either side.

NARRATOR: A potential thorn in Haman’s side would be the beautiful, smart and strong Queen Vashti who is known throughout the land for her dancing, her wisdom and her support for women’s rights. But, her ability to stop Haman would only be true in a fairytale where the King actually listens to her - and this is not that much of a fairytale. (:27)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The Beautiful and Resolute Queen Vashti” with an image of Vashiti holding up an open scroll with huge lettering that reads “and yet, she persisted.”

NARRATOR: An actual thorn in Haman’s side is Mordechai often referred to as Mordi (like King A - so it works in songs that need fewer syllables). Mordi is the leader of the Jewish community, a wise man and good citizen who is known for giving good advice. He also has a knack for being in the right place at the right time to learn of trouble and danger. Who do you think was hiding behind the magic mirror and saw the evil queen poison the apple? – Oh, but that’s also a different story. (:34)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The Wise and Righteous Mordechai” with an image of Mordi seeing maleficent and the evil Queen and the poison apple.

NARRATOR: The people of Shushan. Mostly good, hard-working folks who are dedicated to their crafts, their families and their community. The Jews of Shushan wear Blue vest and the Persians wear Red vests partially due to community identity - but mainly so you can tell them apart in this Fairytale. But just like an entire kingdom could fall under Maleficent’s spell, many of the Persians have been put under Haman’s evil spell of bigoty and hate. (:32)

8 Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The People of Shushan” with an image of Persians and Jews in their Blue and Red Vests under a fairytale banner that says “Shushan.”

NARRATOR: And of course the shero of our tale, Esther (whose real name is Hadassah). She is the most beautiful maiden in the land, smart as can be and the bravest person in the Kingdom. Even though she does not have an evil stepmother or stepsisters, she is an orphan who lives with her kind Uncle Mordechai. And in another coincidence, she always wears a simple house dress and white apron and then changes into a gown worthy of a Disney Princess for the beauty contest, kind of like Cinderella from the neighboring kingdom - but – you guessed it – that is a different story. (:40)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Brave and Beautiful Esther” with an image of Esther with a cute Disney bird on her finger just like in Cinderella.

NARRATOR: Now that we have met all of the characters in this classic storybook, let’s turn the page and take inspiration from the whole megillah of this fairytale - that when we act upon our values and stand up for each other…dreams really do come true. (:19)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “When We Stand Together, Dreams Really Do Come True” with an image of beautiful fireworks over travelogue postcard image of the Palace with the word “Shushan” underneath it.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: FADE.

2. “Baruch Atah Adonai” (Hakuna Matata)

Background Music for Narration the opening is a continuation of the opening medley with Once Upon a Dream melody.

SLIDE/NARRATOR: It’s a another storybook perfect morning in the magical kingdom of Shushan, Persia. Everyone is enjoying the bustle of the main plaza and the freedom they have to live life as they please. And as they do every morning, the Jews of Shushan led by Mordecai say praise to G-d or we like to say A-do-nai. (:27)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “One morning in the magical kingdom of Shushan” with an image of blue sky and a rainbow over travelogue postcard image of the Palace with the word “Shushan” underneath it.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Mordi, Esther and the Rabbi of Shushan are wandering (dance- walking)through the main plaza of Shushan.

Note this will either be shot on the Plaza at CBI or at Pioneer Courthouse Square. 9

Note: The recording is the Walt Disney Pictures presents The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Nathan Lane – animated movie

COMMUNITY ENGAMGENT OPEN – Mordi and Esther sing it once followed by 3-5 Congregant Cameos: It means blessed are you Lord, G-d, King – you we praise It’s our mono-thie philosophy Baruch Atah Adonai!

Mordi: (spoken) Baruch Atah Adonai! What a wonderful phrase Baruch Atah Adonai! Ain’t no passing craze (Esther) It means blessed are you Lord, G-d, King – you we praise (Esther and Mordi) It’s our mono-thie philosophy Baruch Atah Adonai!

Joshua the Macher: Why, when she was a young Rabbi

The Rebbe of Shusan: When I was a young Rabbi

Joshua the Macher: Very nice!

The Rebbe of Shusan: Thanks!

Joshua the Macher: She found her ruach had a certain appeal She could draw a minyan before the Shabbos meal

The Rebbe of Shushan: With all your heart and soul, know Hashem is one And don’t bow to anyone under the sun Don’t risk the shame (Mordi) Why be ashamed? If you utter their name (Mordi) Who’d utter their name? And my fate was sealed

10 (Mordi) How did you feel? Every time that I - [kneeled - unspoken] (Mordi) Rabbi! Not in front of the kids! Oh … sorry

Rabbi Rachel of Shushan and Mordi: Baruch Atah Adonai! What a wonderful phrase Baruch Atah Adonai! Ain’t no passing craze (Esther) It means blessed are you Lord, G-d, King – you we praise (Mordi) Yeah, sing it Esther (Esther, Mordi and the Rabbi of Shushan) It’s our mono-thie philosophy Baruch Atah Adonai!

Instrumental (Video montage of choir dancing and skipping down the streets, in parks, etc.)

Rabbi Rachel of Shushan, Esther and Mordi: Baruch Atah Adonai! Baruch Atah Adonai! Baruch Atah Adonai! Baruch (Esther) It means blessed are you Lord, G-d, King – you we praise (ALL) It’s our mono-thie philosophy Baruch Atah Adonai!

Esther and Mordi (riff in the Fade 3:27 – 4:00): Baruch Atah Adonai! Baruch Atah Adonai! Baruch Atah Adonai!

Baruch Atah Adonai!

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: FADE

3. You’re Welcome (You’re Welcome)

Note: Recording is the Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Disney Moana with Dwayne Johnson) Background Music for Narration: Instrumental of Your Welcome

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Each character is singing walking happily toward the camera in their environment – King A. Walking in the Plaza at CBI, Haman also in the Plaza at CBI, The Mohel in 11 a doctors coat and ideally in a hospital hallway, the Baker in their kitchen possibly spreading schmear or mixing dough.

NARRATOR and companion “Storybook” PDF: Now the Jews are not the only ones who appreciate the storybook possibilities of Shushan. In fact, nearly everyone in Shushan from the King and his plotting Grand Vizier, to the sure-handed Mohel and the Kingdom’s award-winning bagel baker, feels a celebratory sense that their talents deserve thanks and often say an enthusiastic, “you’re welcome!” (:31)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “All Across Shushan People are Thankful and Boastful – You’re Welcome!”

King A: Ok, ok, I see what’s happening here You’re face to face with kindness and its strange Far from here, they would make you kneel They’re deplorable! Well it’s nice to see that peasants they can change Say your thanks let’s begin Yes, it’s really me, it’s King A Breathe it in I know it’s a lot The staff, the crown When you’re standing close to such renown What can I say except, you’re “welcome” To my food, my drink, my song Hey, it’s okay, it’s okay You’re welcome I just help everyone to get along

Haman: Hey Who sees through the Jews and sees all their lies When King A’s just being a pal? This gal! When they will not bow Who howls “All Jews now get down low!” You’re lookin’ at her, yo Oh, also I demean “the One” You’re welcome (whispers) To spread hate and fear just for fun Also their Torah I’ll seize You’re welcome To shake their faith and bend their knees

12 The Mohel of Shushan: [Steve Seres] So what can I say but hey your welcome For the snip that’s so fast you can’t see Go ahead and pray, it’s okay You’re welcome ‘Cause Shushan’s got a cool mohel – it’s me! You’re welcome You’re welcome

The Bagel Baker of Shushan: [Evi Pazmanczyk] Well, come to think of it Folks, honestly I could go on and on I could explain the chewy bagel phenomenon The proof, the boil, the bake Remember we’re makin’ bagles not cake I smoked some lox I scraped off the schmutz Mixed with cream cheese – you don’t like it? You’re nuts. What’s the lesson What is the take-away Don’t skimp on the schmear for your child’s bar mitzvah-day! And the poppy seed layer so thin Is a flavor that always will win Look at my skill I make everything happen Look at this keen bagel baker just tickety-tappin’ (Ha ha ha ha ha ha, hey) Well, any way let me say, “you’re welcome” (Haman & Esther: you’re welcome) For the chewy bagels you know Hey, it’s okay, it’s okay you’re welcome (Haman & Esther: you’re welcome) And better yet, you can get them to go (hey)

King A: Hey, it’s your day to say, “You’re welcome” (Haman & Esther: you’re welcome) I’m King of all I can see I’m loving today, today, you’re welcome (Haman & Esther: you’re welcome) ‘Cause I’m throwing a mind-blowing party (Haman & Esther: you’re welcome) You’re welcome (Haman & Esther: you’re welcome) You’re welcome And thank you.

STAGE DIRECTION PRODUCTION NOTES: King A happily heads off toward the palace. The Baker and Mohel laugh, congratulate themselves and head back to their work and activities. Haman, Bigthan and Teresh stand and stew. FADE.

13 4. Haman (Gaston)

Note: Recording is the Disney Beauty and the Beast (animated)with Richard White and Jesse Corti

Background Music for Narration “Gaston”.

NARRATION: Well, all is not as storybook-happy as one might think in this fairytale kingdom. Haman is furious that the King lets the Jews worship and addict the local population to such insidious substances as bagels with lox schmear! She lashes out at Mordi, but like every bully Haman reverts to seeing herself as the victim and nursing her own grudges. But her sycophantic sidekicks Bigthan and Teresh cheer her up and goad her on by stroking Haman’s ever-delicate ego. (:44)

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Haman and her crew bolster each other’s hate and egos from various locations in the palace courtyard (either filed at Pioneer Courthouse square with Hamon on the balcony over hang and the others in various spots below - OR – at CBI using the balcony window in the Schnitzer building and the sidewalk/street below.

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “No One Hates Like Haman”

Haman: (spoken) Who does he think he is? That Jew has tangled with the wrong woman. No one won’t bow to Haman.

Bigthan: (spoken) Darn Right!

Haman: (spoken) Dismissed. Rejected, Publicly humiliated, Why, it’s more than I can bear.

Teresh: (Holding up a “Fear the Other” and smiling about their smart and time-tested suggestion) (spoken) More Fear?!?!

Haman: (spoken) What for? Nothing helps. I’m disgraced.

Bigthan: (spoken) Who you? Never! 14 Haman, you’ve got to pull yourself together.

(Singing) Gosh it disturbs me to see you Haman Looking so down in the dumps. Every Jew will learn to fear you, Haman For sure when taking your lumps.

Teresh: There’s no one in town as reviled as you You’re everyone’s least trusted gal Everyone’s cowed and recoils from you You e-pit-o-mize the prefix, “mal”

Zethar (Persian 1 Solo): [Libby Schwartz] No one’s slick as Haman No one’s sick as Haman No one’s as good at big dirty tricks as Haman Everyone else in town is a has-been Perfect, her hate is axiom You can ask any Farshid or Yasmin And they’ll tell you whose team they prefer to be on No one’s slick as Haman No one’s sick as Haman No one has a more malicious grin than Haman

Haman: As the Grand-Vizier, yes, I’m intimidating

Bigthan and Teresh: My what a gal is Haman! Give Five “Huzzahs” Give Twelve “Shazams””

Bigthan: The Jews are kaput, give it up for Haman!

Carcas (Persian 2 Solo) [ Scott Schaffer]: No one hates like Haman Busts-in pates like Haman And, oh nobody intimidates like Haman For there’s no one as squirrely and smarmy

Haman: (giving his best disdainful and loathing look) As you see I have loathing to spare.

15 Teresh: Not a bit of her kindly or funny

Haman: (spoken) That’s right. (sings) Once I’m done with the Jews – then the King I’ll ensnare

Harbona (Persian 3 Solo) [ Rebecca Hill ]: No one hits (punches hand with fist) like Haman Or throats slits (dramatically draws finger across their neck) like Haman No one shows the Jews to the exits like Haman!

Haman: (proudly) I’m especially good at excommunicating (slide whistle or other sound effect)

Harbona (Persian 3 Solo) [ Rebecca Hill ]: Build the wall Haman!

Haman: When I was a kid, I killed bugs with a fork Every morning to help me get mean And now that I‘m grown, I make Jews suck on pork So, come sign-up for my alt-right team!

Shethar [ Judy Cappelman ]: Who likes brutes like Haman?! Starts disputes like Haman?!

Bigthan and Teresh: Then goes tromping around in jackboots like Haman!

Haman: I use hate-speech in all of my agitating

Teresh and Bigthan (and, if safe, Persian Soloists): Say it again! Who puts fear into men? And then say it once more Who’ll keep Jews on the floor? Who drives bigots’ success? Don’t you know can’t you guess? Who came up with the most evil plan? There’s just one gal in town Who will kill for the crown

16 Teresh: And her name H- A – M … A? H-A-M-A -O M? H-A-M-I-N …? Oh…

Teresh, Bigthan, Haman (and, if safe, Persian Soloists): Haman!

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Haman and the Persians strike a victorious pose and freeze. FADE.

5. I Will Say, “No” (How Far I’ll Go)

Note: Recording is the Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Disney Moana with Auli’i Cravalho

Background Music for Slide Narration and bored Persian solo “sighs” How Far Ill Go, Instrumental introduction on repeat

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: Back at the royal palace, the King is throwing a ball so the prince can select a wife, perhaps a young woman who loses a glass slipper – oh, wait a minute, that is a different fairy tale, different palace and a different King. In our tale, King A. is throwing a party but this is more of the drinking and womanizing variety than the giant pumpkin turned into a carriage type of party. Now as you know, the King is upset that the party is going slow and orders his beautiful Queen Vashti to dance and entertain his guests. While she probably wishes she had a fairy godmother to make this all go away, as we said, that is a different story, so she will just have to stand up for herself. (:51)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The Ball at the Palace”

STAGE DIRECTION: Opens with 3-5 shots of Persians drunk with wine glasses/bottles and bored beyond tears each making a big “sigh” (ideally filed in solo slots all on the bima during filming days but also all could be sent in and using the same ZOOM background we provide. Edited as a Sequential montage.

King A, Haman, Vashti and Vashti’s Lady In Waiting are at the party as the last sigh ends King A is ordering Vashti to Dance.

King A: I’ve thrown the biggest party in our border ‘Long as I remember, only boredom’s causing sighs I wish for you to dance – that’s an order I need a sexy performer, give peeling-off scarves a try!

Vashti: 17 Every leer you make, every shame you task Every choice I make, every slight you ask Here is what I know, there I will not go, No, you will not see Cross that line where you take pride from me? It galls me And you will know, they’ll be no show! If these drunk and rude boys in your crew peep behind me My rage will grow, and you know you don’t want to face me toe-to-toe

Vashti’s Lady in Waiting solo [Gillian Rosicky ]: I know everybody at this party, seems so bored at this party Perhaps, they drank too much wine. I know everybody at this party, has a goal at this party But demeaning you is not fine.

You can stand with pride, you are brave and strong Don’ be satisfied, don’t you play along And the voice inside says, “keep your sarong!” No they will not see!!!

Vashti: I have the right to be pure and free – it’s binding But here it goes – I will say, “No” And it seems like you’ll never let me be, now you mind me And let me go, don’t abuse that line, will you cross that line? The line that objectifies me? It galls me! And now you know, they’ll be no show! For the wind of my breath I do plea, you maligned me But now you know, I just said, “No.”

Music continues (Instrumental) during the sentencing of Vashti Pantomime

STAGE DIRECTION: King A. points to Vashti, makes the universal slit throat sign and with a wave of his hand signals off with her – FADE.

6. The Bare Necessities (The Bare Necessities) with a brief moment at the end of Someday My Queen Will Come (Someday My Prince Will Come)

Background Music for Narration the opening instrumental of The Bare Necessities (it is :39 seconds, we may need to add a repeat).

Note: Recording is Songs and Story Disney The Jungle Book Phil Harris and Bruce Reitherman

18 STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: King A is sad and despondent on the throne. Haman, Bigthan, Teresh, Persian Soloists and Persians (full chorus in red vests) each sing to convince the King to cheer up and hold a contest to find a wife.

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: King A may have a bad temper, make rash decisions and be influenced by unscrupulous advisors like Haman – but once he has sobered up, he realizes how much he misses Vashti. Haman doesn’t lose a second to see an opportunity to further influence the King and convinces him to hold a beauty contest to find a wife. For in Haman’s own words, a beautiful queen is one of the simple bare necessities of life! (:34)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Getting the King a New Wife is a Royal Bare Necessity.”

Haman: Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities Forget who’s at your jug’lar with a knife I mean the bare necessities To blind you to your enemies You know a bare necessity’s - a wife!

Marsena (Persian Solo 4): [ Andrew Witt]: Just let your eyes wander, just let your eyes roam What lass wouldn’t ponder this as her home The gals are buzzin’don’t ya see To be a coquette just for thee When they show you their song and dance You take a glance- risk a love-sick trance They’re vying just for you

Instrumental (consider Andrew right form his solo doing the trumpet solo)

Persian 4 moves with the music waving up to the camera (the King) four posters of various beauty contestants (all Disney princesses) – Split Screen with the King making wowzah facial expressions.

The bare necessities of life will come to you They’ll come to you!

Memucan (Persian Solo 5): [ Jim Richman ] Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities Forget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities That’s why a King can rest at ease Just get the bare necessities: - a wife!

Meres (Persian Solo 6): [ Paul Fishman ] Now when you hold a con-test At the Royal Fair They won’t all be Mae West But they’ll all have flair Watch for the royal snare, pass the test When you have to stare You will pick the best But you don’t need to flout your crest When a throne’s your chair, at the big contest

Have I given you a clue?

Instrumental at 2:16 Persian 6 moves with the music waving up to the camera (the King) two posters of various beauty contestants (the two step-sisters from Cinderella – Anastasia and Drizella) – Split Screen with the King looking slightly concerned.

The bare necessities of life will come to you They’ll come to you!

Instrumental (first full run through the melody Trombone solo from 2:32 -2:42 and then bridge to pick up at 4:22

Split Screen with Haman and Mordi both thinking/plotting (each has a thought bubble Haman’s says “Brainless Beauty” Modi’s says “Brilliant Esther!”

Haman and King A: Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities Forget about your (my) worries and your (my) strife King A. gleefully: Yeah man! I mean the bare necessities That’s why a King can rest at ease Just get the bare necessities’ - a wife! Haman victoriously : Yeah! Just get the bare necessities’ - a wife! King A. committed to the contest and finding a new wife: Yeah man!

Someday My Prince Will Come version is form Songs and Story Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Adriana Casselotti. Instrumental: Violin transition melody/intro starts at approx. :37 and Singing starts at about :46

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: The camera zooms into a close up of King A. who is lost in his imagination dreaming of his next Queen and clasping his hands to his heart he sings.

King A: Someday my queen will come Someday we’ll meet and then And away to my palace we’ll go To be happy forever I know …..

Instrumental: Violin keeps playing and fades out Someday My Prince Will Come.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: King A signs and looks off to the distance imagining marital bliss. FADE.

7. I Just Can’t Wait to be Queen (I Just Can’t Wait to be King)

Note: The recording for I Just Can’t Wait to be King is the Walt Disney Pictures presents The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Jason Weaver, Rowan Aktinson, Laura Williams – animated movie

Note: Background during the narration is violin and piano of Someday My Prince Will Come. After the narration ends 1 beat and the drums/intro to I Just Can’t Wait to be King starts.

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: Of course no fairytale is complete without royal pageantry. And what pageantry could be more royal than a beauty pageant where the prize is to become the Queen. Haman and his sidekicks have sent word of the contest far-and-wide. Beauties from across the land have entered. Some say, Haman cheated to have her two evil step-daughters make it to the final round (but that also sounds like it could be from a different story). We do know that the finalists included Anastasia of Persepolis and Dirzella of Sardis.

We also know that Mordi (to some degree playing the part of the Fairy Godmother) has encouraged Esther to enter the contest and seek to win the heart of the King. Now, Esther has changed out of her Cinderella apron and into a beautiful ballgown (rumor has it- but it is not in the Megillah - that birds and mice with Hester Street tailoring skills helped with the dress) AND she has made it to the finals. We join the pageant’s final round: The Great Shushan Sing-Off. (1:10)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The Beauty Contest at the Royal Fair” with a picture of The Palace with the Banner underneath reading – “Royal Beauty Contest.” When the Narrator mentions Anastasia and Drisella their pictures appear and when the Narrator mentions Esther we return to the image of the palace.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: The contest is a series of four short vignettes: • Contestant #1 the self-confident Anastasia of Persepolis sings to and receives asides and commentary from King A. • Contestant #2 the fiercely independent Drizella of Sardis sings to and receives asides and commentary from King A.

21 • King A and Haman hold an exchange with the King expressing worry about who he might end up with and Haman giving an aside that all is according to plan • Esther arriving on the scene, stealing the spotlight, the show and the King’s Heart with Mordi and some of the Jews + King A joining in in jubilation. • In this number the full chorus ALL as Jews join at the end (Hollywood Squares)

Finalist #1 Anastasia of Persepolis [ Jewely Sandoz ]: I’m gonna be a mighty queen So Drisella beware

King A: (aside) Well, I’ve never seen a Persian queen With quite so flame-red hair

Finalist #1 Anastasia of Persepolis: I’m gonna be the monarchist Like no queen was before I’m brushing up on looking down Oh, me you will adore!

King A: (aside - bored) Thus far a rather uninspiring scene

Finalist #1 Anastasia of Persepolis: (with unbridled confidence) Oh, I just can’t wait to be queen!

King A: (to Haman) We’ve got a rather long way to go, Grand Vizier, if you think …

Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis [ Leslie Robinson ]: No one saying, “do this”

King A: (aside) Now when I said, we …

Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: No one saying, “be fair”

King A: (aside)

22 should hold this …

Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: No one saying, “be nice”

King A: (aside) I sure didn’t realize …

Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: No one saying, “take care”

King A: (aside) Now see her???!!!?? …

Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: Free to always have my say!

King A: (to Drizella) Well that’s definitely out!

Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: Free to do it all my way!

King A: (to Haman) I think it’s time that you and I arranged a heart to heart Kings don’t need advice On dames or matters of the heart!

Haman: If this is where the monarchy is headed Count me out Out of service, out of match-making I will not help you out

Mordi: (seeing and seizing his opportunity - aside) This is my chance to have sweet Esther sing! (to the King) Oh, just let me show you your queen!

Instrumental :13 seconds (1:45 – 1:58) Esther and King A dance (fast cross step/side by side/looking at each other)

Esther: Everyone knows I’m sheyn Every time the most bright Everywhere you look I’m such a stunning sight

Haman: (seeing his plan to hitch the King to someone Haman controls slipping from his grasp) Oh no!

Esther, Mordi and the Chorus ALL as Jews: Let every beauty give up on this thing Let’s see the King crown Esther with his ring He’ll have to when he hears sheyn Esther sing

Esther: Oh, I just can’t wait to be queen Oh, I just can’t wait to be queen

Esther, Mordi and the Chorus ALL as Jews: Oh, I (you) just can’t wait . . . to be queen

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: King A hands Esther the crown, close up as she crowns herself with a knowing “nailed- it” smile. FADE.

8. A Whole New World (A Whole New World)

Note: The recording for A Whole New World is the Walt Disney Pictures presents Aladdin Special Edition Soundtrack with Lea Salonga and Brad Kane – animated movie. Music starts immediately at the FADE from the last number.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: The Scene fades to a star filled sky background with King A and Esther singing in their own magical Disney magic carpet star filled sky.

King A: I can show you Persia Shining, shimmering, splendid Tell me Esther, when did you set your heart to be my bride? I am lost in your eyes Smitten wonder by wonder Over, sideways and under, my passion I cannot hide A whole new world A new fantastic queen are you Haman can’t tell us, “no,” I’ll make it so I felt that she was scheming 24

Esther (now actually Queen Esther): A whole new world A dazzling place I never knew But when I hold you near, it’s crystal clear That now I’m the Queen of Per-sia with you King A: Now you’re the Queen of Persia its true

Esther: (the next 4 lines are as an aside – unheard by the King – Close up only on Esther) Unbelievable might (touching her crown) Indescribable feeling (closes her fist and touches her heart – kind of like at the High Holidays) Helping, healing and leading For tzedek and Adonai (looking up) (camera zooms out to show Esther and the King and she turns and they look at each other as they sing) A whole new world

King A: I will stand by your side All the wrongs to right that I see King A: If we work, it gets better I’m like a shooting star, I’ve come so far I can’t go back, to who I used to be (looking longingly to Mordi and her Jewish community)

King A: A whole new world Esther: You’re in for a surprise With social justice to pursue Esther: If we stand up together

Esther and King A: For Justice everywhere No time to spare Let me build this whole new world with you

King A: A whole new world Esther: A whole new world

King A: Yes, now I see Esther: Yes, Now you see

King A: A thrilling chance Esther: Let’s take a stance

Esther and King A:

25 For victory!

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Esther raises her fist, King A looks at her and raises his in solidarity. FADE.

9. Be Prepared (Be Prepared)

Note: The recording for Be Prepared is the Walt Disney Pictures presents The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Jeremy Irons, Whoopie Goldberg, etc. – animated movie

Note: Background during the narration is the ominous instrumental music from the beginning :12 including a small segment of the choir (or if it is the only safe option the principals singing the choir part) coming in with the “OOOhhs” and looping the “OOOhhs.” Throughout the song, the small choir sings the background “Uums,” “Boom, Boom, Booms,” “Aaahhhs” and of course dramatic “Be Prepared”

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: Well this is the scene in every fairy tale when the villain vows their revenge and Haman’s anger and hate is boiling over. Not only did her scheme to marry the King off to someone under Haman’s control fail, and not only did her arch nemesis Mordechai gain the King’s good graces by introducing the pageant winner, but that winner! Who is she? She is beautiful and smart. She sings like an angel and brings out the King’s better angels. She seems to have instantly wrapped the King around her finger and instead of seeking jewels, gold and other material rewards (that will not get in Haman’s way), the new queen is seeking JUSTICE!

Haman reveals her genocidal and regicidal plot and Mordi, who as you know, has a knack for being in the right place at the right time, overhears everything.

Yes, Haman’s rage is overflowing and Mordi, the Jews and the King had better be prepared. (1:13)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Haman lays out her evil plan and everyone better be prepared” with a picture of the Palace with HUGE red “H” pendants down either side and underneath the banner saying – “Be Prepared.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Haman speaks to her followers alternating between conspiratorial asides to Bigthan, Teresh and perhaps other Persian soloists AND perhaps if we can find a safe way to film it at least one balcony scene with 8-10 of the Persians (in red vests and red COVID masks spaced 10 ft apart and marching). At the end the full choir joins ALL as Persians (Hollywood Squares).

Haman: (spoken – very calm and very evil – while Bigthan and Teresh + small choir sing the “oohs”) I never thought gallows were essential They’re crude and unspeakably plain But today they’ve a glimmer of potential If allied to my edict and brain I know the King’s powers of perception (sings) 26 Are as easy as a Jew’s to misguide But goons that you are: pay attention It’s time to stand for Persian pride

It’s clear from the Queen’s kind expressions Her lights are all on upstairs But, I’m talking kings and successions Even she can be caught unawares So prepare for the chance of a lifetime (to Bigthan and Teresh) Be prepared for sensational news A shining new era I’m ushering nearer

Bigthan and Teresh: When is this upheaval?

Haman: (seeing King A walking by in a hurry) Just watch me be evil (to Bigthan and Teresh – with a dramatic “keep quiet” finger to her lips ) It’s simply routine, sir (handing the edict to King A) To keep Shushan clean, sir (King A signs it and gives it back to Haman and keeps walking/exits) Now, at last I am given my due (kissing and holding up the edict in victory) And injustice, I now have declared Be Prepared! (Bigthan, Teresh and Persians or unseen chorus sing in harmony)

Bigthan: (spoken) Yeah, be prepared.

Teresh: (spoken) Oh, we’ll be prepared.

Bigthan: (spoken) For What?

Haman: (spoken) For the death of the King!

Bigthan: (spoken) Why, is he sick?

Haman: (spoken) No, fool, we’re going to kill him And the Jews too (sly smile)

Teresh: (spoken) Great idea, who needs a King?

27 Bigthan and Teresh: No King No King La la La la La la

Haman: (spoken) Idiots! There will be a king

Bigthan: (spoken) Hey, but you said, ah…

Haman: (emphatic) I will be king! Stick with me And you’ll never see a Jew again!

Teresh: (Thrilled, shouts throwing his fist in the air) A woman for king!

Bigthan: (spoken) Long live the king! Teresh: Ha, ha, ha, ha A woman for king! Teresh: Ha, ha, ha, ha

Bigthan and Teresh + small chorus: It’s great that we’ll soon be connected With a king who the Jews all abhorred

Haman: Of course, quid pro quo, you’re expected To take certain duties on board The future is littered with hatred And yes, due to my guarantee The point that must be re-stated is You won’t be Jew-free without me! (threatening)

So prepare for the coup of the century Be prepared for my anti-yid scam Meticulous planning Supremacy spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I’ll Be king undisputed Bowed-down to saluted And seen for the wonder I am

28 Yes, my hate and ambitions are bared Be prepared!

Haman, Bigthan and Teresh + small chorus in the scene + full chorus ALL as Persians: Yes, our hate and ambitions are bared Be prepared! (all point straight at the camera)

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Haman, Bigthan, Teresh and perhaps , if safe, Persian soloists freeze pointing at the camera. FADE.

10. I’ll Make a Mensch Out of You (I’ll Make a Man Out of You)

Note: The recording for I’ll Make a Man Out of You is Disney’s Mulan Soundtrack with Donny Osmond – animated movie

The opening drumming intro (first :10) repeats while the narration is read and moves to the chord intro (at about :11) right after the Narrator says, “to risk everything to save her people.”

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: Mordechai knows that this evil must be stopped. And while he does not have magic to turn mice into carriage horses, true loves’ kiss to undo the deadly prick of a spinning wheel or of a poison apple or even a magic fishhook, he does have a Kehilla Kedosha (a blessed community). He also has mishpocha (kin). And not just any kin - but kin in a position to help! After all, his niece Esther is the Queen! He must gather the Jewish community and with them bolster Esther’s courage to risk the penalty of death (if the King will not raise his staff for her to speak), to risk exposing herself as a Jew when Haman is building his gallows to hang the Jews – basically – to risk everything to save her people. (:53)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Mordechai and the Jewish Community tell Esther, “We’ll Make a Mensch Out of You” with a picture of Esther in a Heroic pose with her hands on her hips.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Mordi and each Jew Soloist address Esther to bolster her confidence. Esther listens carefully and reacts to each - gaining certainty that she must act and ultimately joining the song to declare her intention to destroy Haman. In this number the full chorus ALL as Jews sing the chorus (Hollywood Squares Screen).

Mordi: Let’s get down to business, to defeat Haman Did you think that Mordi, would lack a game plan? She’s the biggest gonif I ever met (gesturing to the “Bow Down”/huge portrait of Haman poster) But you can bet before we’re through (to Esther) Esther, I’ll make a mensch out of you.

29 Chaggai the Activist (Jew Solo 1) [ Corey Silver ]: Haymish as a meydl, but on fire within (gesturing to Esther) (translation: haymish = kind/ meydl = girl) When you stand for Tzedek, you are sure to win (translation: tzedik= justice) They’re a ferdrayt, frail, fertummelt lot (translation: ferdrayt = confused/ fertummlet = befuddled) And they’re going to kill the Jews Esther, we’ll make a mensch out of you

Daryawesh the Wise Man (Jew Solo 2) [ Don Spiegel ]: Let’s take a pause to catch our breath Will the King’s staff rise before thee? Boy we need a gimmick to appeal to him

Esther: Haman’s evil plot will be our death! Hope she doesn’t see right through me Hey! Let’s use the “come to dinner” trick on them

Jews and Mordi: You’re a mensch Small Chorus: We can serve the wor-ld’s most geshmak brisket (translation: geshmak = delicious) You’re a mensch Small Chorus: With a huge side of your great knish You’re a mensch Small Chorus: We will need to bake extra challah Delicious with your fam-ous gefilte fish!

Shaina the Activist (Jew Solo 3) [ Shaina Boal ]: Time is racing toward us till Haman arrives Give our cooks the order and we might survive You are prepared for the Vizier’s war So stand up, to fight, they’re through Oh yes, we’ve made a mensch out of you!

Jews and Mordi: You’re a mensch

Esther:

30 I must stand against Haman’s evil

Jews and Mordi: You’re a mensch

Esther: I will show that I’m no layman

Jews and Mordi: You’re a mensch

Esther: With the strength of a future Maccabee (FYI: Hannukah/the Maccabee Rebellion is about 320 years after Purim) I’m serious – I will decimate Haman! (raises her fist in resistance and solidarity)

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTE: Freeze. Close up on Esther fist raised. FADE.

11. Heigh-Ho (Heigh-Ho)

Note: The recording for Heigh-Ho is Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with The Dwarf Chorus – animated movie.

Note: The bells/chimes/clock sound intro (first :09) repeats as background music through the narration and then cues the singing.

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: As the Jews prepare the feast and rehearse the most spectacular singing invitation in history, Haman and his seven ethical dwarfs (Persians whose ethics are very small) build the gallows fifty cubits high on which they plan to execute Mordechai and all the Jews. (:22)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Haman and the Seven “Ethical Dwarfs” (Persians whose ethics are very small) build a gallows” with a picture of a tall gallows in front of the palace.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Haman and the Seven Ethical Dwarfs (Bigthan, Teresh and 5 Persians/the Ethical Dwarves: Abagath, Biztha, Bigtha, Mehuman & Hegai) sing while carrying 2x4s, sanding, and coiling rope.

Haman, Bigthan, Teresh + 5 Persians: We build, build, build, build, build, build, build the gallows to kill the Jews To hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate is what we like to do

Abagath the Carpenter (Persian Solo 7) [ Michelle Gradow ]: It ain’t no trick to kill them quick If you have the King’s sig-na-ture on your edict! (holding up the edict)

31 Haman: (taking the edict) It is mine! It is mine! It is mine! It is mine! And my glory it will. . .shine!

Haman, Bigthan, Teresh + 5 Persians: We build, build, build, build, build, build, build the gallows to kill the Jews To hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate is what we like to do

Biztha the Rope-maker (Persian Solo 8) [ Vicki Lachmann ]: We’ll round up Hebrews by the score A thousand yids gone, maybe more

Haman: Yes, and then the King’s eyes we will gore

Haman, Bigthan, Teresh + 5 Persians (Abagatha, Biztha, Bigtha, Mehuman, Smalltha): We’ll kill, kill, kill a-kill, kill

Note: jump from :50 to 1:12 intro to the “Heigh-ho”

Haman: Heigh-ho,

Haman, Bigthan, Teresh + 5 Persians (Abagatha, Biztha, Bigtha (Anita Mention), Mehuman (Donna Lieberman), Hegai (Marge Congress): heigh-ho Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho Heigh-ho, heigh-ho to kill the Jews we go

Whistle (2-3 of the people in this number who can whistle on-tune and in-time)

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho Heigh-ho, heigh-ho to kill the Jews we go

Whistle (2-3 of the people in this number who can whistle on-tune and in-time)

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho!

Whistle (2-3 of the people in this number who can whistle on-tune and in-time)

Note: End the song at 1:49

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Haman and the Seven Ethical Dwarfs (Bigthan, Teresh and 5 Persians) whistle as they walk off to enact their plan. FADE.

12. Be Our Guest (Be Our Guest)

Note: The recording for Be Our Guest is Disney Beauty and the Beast with Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach – animated movie.

Note: The accordion/harp music intro to Be Our Guest (first :15 that is under the narration in the soundtrack repeats as background music through the narration and then cues Esther to begin the song after the narrator’s, “will change history.”

Note: we jump from approx. 1:38 (Be Our Guest 3x Chorus) to 2:48 through the end of the song.

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: Esther and the best cooks in the land (all from Shushan’s incredible Jewish foodie scene) have prepared an amazing feast. Esther and the cooks (who are all also members of the award-winning Shushan Cooks’ Choir) approach King A and Haman in the throne room of the Palace. Knowing the King must raise his staff to grant her an audience, Esther tries to get his attention, but when he still does not raise his staff, she risks it all and approaches the King with an invitation that will change history. (:36)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Esther and the Cooks Choir invite King A and Haman to Dinner” with a picture of a Silver doomed dinner tray and a bottle of Champagne in front of the palace.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: King A is on the Throne. Haman is SL of the King and they are in conversation. Ester enters SR and tries to get the King’s attention by telling him she wants to approach with an invitation. When he ignores her she switches to singing and approaches. As he seems to warm up the idea, she signals with an elaborate gesture of her arm to each baker/cook to add to the invitation.

Esther: (spoken from the entrance to the throne room) King A, my husband – It is with deepest love and greatest pleasure That I address you tonight. And now I invite you to listen Let me approach your throne As the Queen’s Cooks Choir (stealing her courage she strides to the King) Proudly presents Your dinner!

Be our guest (sings) Be our guest Put our brisket to the test Oh, and bring Haman with you, dearie We’ll help you disinvest (aside)

Fresh knish 33 Gefilt’Fish (or squeeze in the extra syllable Gefilta Fish) We will grant your every wish Try the challah its delicious Gluten free? There’s other dishes (to Haman) They can cook They can bake After all our lives’re at stake (aside) And my dinner, dear, is never second best (hands King A the menu that unfolds) Go on, unfold your menu Take a glance and then you’ll Be our guest Ken! our guest Be our guest

The “Just a Little Something” Baker of Shushan [ Debbie Lewinsohn ]: Rugelach Mandelbrot And fried, jam-filled sufganiyot We’ll prepare and serve with flair On your eve-ry need we’ll dote

The Knish maker of Shushan [ Joanne Van Ness Menashe ]: Don’t you groan Don’t be scared The knish is all prepared Eighteen kinds, so no complaining Not when Esther’s entertaining!

Fishmonger of Shushan [ Lorraine Rose ]: I make lox And smoke fish And my sable, it’s delish

The Cooks Choir (Little Something Baker, Knish-Maker & Fish-Monger + Bagel Baker): And it’s all hekshered glatt kosher you can bet (aside) Come on and lift your staff We’ll even make you laugh You’ll be our guest

Esther: You seem stressed (to Haman) Deli dining I suggest

Esther, Little Something Baker, Knish-Maker & Fish-Monger + Bagel Baker: Be our guest Be our guest

34 Be our guest

Jump from here (approx 1:38) to (approx. 2:48) with whatever short lead in is needed to “Be our guest”

Esther, Baker, Knish-Maker & Fish-Monger + Bagel Baker: Be our guest Be our guest Extra schmaltz upon request For days and days we’ve cooked, kvetched and kibitz Yes, we’re obsessed With your meal With your ease Yes, indeed we aim to please

While the tzimmes is still bubbling (aside) For our freedom We’ll keep struggling

Course by course (to the King and Haman) One by one You will shout, “oy! this is fun!” Then we’ll share an insight for you to digest For justice we will call out (aside) Our best dishes are all out (to the King and Haman) Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest Please, be our guest!

“B’Tay a von!” (spoken)

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Esther, Baker, Knish-Maker & Fish-Monger Hold out welcoming arms and with huge smiles implore the King and Haman to come. FADE.

13. Let it Go (Let it Go)

Note: The recording for Let It Go is Disney FROZEN Deluxe Edition Soundtrack version with Idina Menzel – animated movie.

Note: The piano music intro to Let it Go (first :15) repeats as background music through the narration and then cues Esther to begin the song after the narrator’s, “a night to remember.”

Narration and companion “storybook” PDF: The King and Haman arrive at dinner which would more accurately be described as a royal banquet. The Cooks Choir did not exaggerate in their invitation. Eighteen different knishes, tender and juicy brisket, golden braids of challah, gefilte fish with real white 35 fish, and of course heaping platters of rugelach, mondelbrot and sufganiyot cover the tables. Mordechai is pouring Manachevitz for all. Esther welcomes her guests, rings her wine glass with a spoon to get everyone’s attention and makes a toast that will make the 14th of Adar a night to remember. (:41)

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “King A is served a royal portion of truth” with a picture of a Silver tray with a note saying, “Haman did it!” in front of the palace.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Montage of each of the Cooks/Bakers putting finishing touches on food and Mordechai giving the King and Haman glasses of wine. Esther rings her glass, raises it for a toast and takes command of the situation.

Esther: I’m so glad you could join us tonight (to the King and Haman) It’s quite the boisterous scene This kingdom is a torn nation And I must speak as its queen This one is scheming, plans to kill every Jew (gesturing to Haman) But her gallows, it will murder me too Don’t let her win, stop the decree The Jewish girl you married, yes, that’s me Reveal, now feel, I let you know Well, now you know (King A. looks like he might be upset) Let it go, let it go Can’t allow hate anymore Let it go, let it go Take my hand, open the door We must care, and we must show the way Let Haman rage on But you and I can end her terror today

Mordi: It’s funny, but for her, Hebrews were only the start Haman planned to kill you and to take your crown, not so smart She planned to off me and off you But now its out and Haman’s through For right, for love, for you and me We’re free

Haman: (pleading for her life - but not actually repentant) Let it go, let it go It was worth giving it a try Let it go, let it go You’ll never see me cry

36 Esther: (jumping in) Here I stand and now I say Let Haman rage on

Instrumental STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Esther and Haman move to either side of King A.

Haman: My power was to grind you all into the ground

Esther: Our souls would not abide it, and forced justice to abound

Haman: I’m undone, from the King I feel an icy blast

Esther: Because heart you did lack, we’re rid of you at last Let it go, Let it go Hope will rise like the break of dawn Let it go, Let it go Now that Haman is gone Here we stand in the light of day Let Haman rage on We stand united now and every day

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Esther smiles. FADE.

14. CURTAIN CALL: Under the Sea (Under the Sea)

Note: Instrumental ONLY for the Curtain call.

The recording for Under the Sea is Special Edition Walt Disney Pictures presents The Little Mermaid – an original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack with Samuel E. Wright – animated movie.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Close up of each cast member as they wave and smile.

NO NARRATOR FOR THE CURTAIN CALL

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “The Fairytale Curtain Call” with the palace under a rainbow.

The curtain call is as series of close ups with each cast member waving. As each cast, band and crew member waves the lower third has their role and their name: The Jews and Persians of Shushan/The Incredible Chorus: FILL IN any post 11/22 cast members Joshua the Macher an influential leader of Shushan’s Temple and Yeshiva joint Committee (STYC): Josh Kashinsky

37 The Rebbe of Shushan: Rabbi Joseph Abagtha a palace carpenter under Haman’s spell: Michelle Gradow Biztha a palace ropemaker under Haman’s spell: Vicki Lachmann Mehuman a carpenter’s apprentice at the palace under Haman’s spell: Donna Lieberman Bigtha a carpenter’s apprentice at the palace under Haman’s spell: Anita Mention Hegai the King’s chamberlain who is also under Haman’s spell: Marge Congress Zethar a palace guard under Haman’s spell: Libby Scwartz Carcas a palace guard under Haman’s spell: Scott Schafer Harbona a palace guard under Haman’s spell: Rebecca Hill Shethar a Persian Noble under Haman’s spell: Judy Cappelman Marsena a Persian Noble and Advisor to the King: Andrew Witt Memucan a Persian Noble and Advisor to the King: Jim Richman Meres a Persian Noble and Advisor to the King: Paul Fishman The “Just Little Something” Baker of Shushan: Deb Lewinsohn The Knish Maker of Shushan: Joanne Van Ness Menashe The Fish-Monger of Shushan: Lorraine Rose Chaggai a Jewish rights activist: Cory Silver Daryawesh a Jewish wise man of Shushan: Don Spiegel Shaina a Jewish rights activist: Shaina Boal Beauty Finalist #1 Anastasia of Persepolis: Jewely Sandos Beauty Finalist #2 Drizella of Sardis: Leslie Robinson The Mohel of Shushan: Steve Seres The Bagel Baker of Shushan: Evi Pazmanczyk Teresh one of Haman’s sidekicks & a corrupt palace guard: Ron Silver Bigthan one of Haman’s sidekicks & a corrupt palace guard: Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Vashti’s Lady in Waiting: Gillian Rosicky Vashti: Leona Mitchell Mordechai: Rabbi Michael Cahana King Ahasuerus: Ben Sandler Haman: Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Esther: Cantor Rayna Green The Jews and Persians of Shushan The Band: Tim Ribner Choral Director, Arrangers, and Pianist Key boards/organ: Michael Barnes Bass Trumpet/ Violin Drums: Arthur Steinhorn Sax/Clarinet: Stacy Friedman The Narrator: Paul Fishman Stage Manager: Robyn Barbon Production Manager: Rebecca Friedenwald-Fishman Props and Costumes: Rebecca Friedenwlad-Fishman, Eric Friedenwald-Fishman, Sherry Fishman, Paul Fishman, ______Art Cards and Read-Along Story Book: Elizabeth Friedenwald Music Director: Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Technical Director: Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana Video Production: Lighting Crew: ______Sound: Mountain Air/Mike Johnson Publicity: Robyn Barbon and Tracy Alifanz A HUGE Thank You to the CBI staff Written and adapted by Eric Friedenwald-Fishman with Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana & Cantor Ida Rae Cahana (Based upon numerous Disney movies) Thank you to Rabbi Rachel for advocating for a Disney Schpiel Directed by Eric Friedenwald-Fishman 38

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Cuts to a close up of Rabbi Cahana

Rabbi Cahana: Brief Thank-yous. Ending with the Cue Line – “I sure look forward to a real live Schpiel…”

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: FADE

15. There’s a Real Live Schpiel in Sight (Can You Feel the Love Tonight)

INVITE FOR NEXT YEAR

The recording for Can You Feel the Love Tonight is the Walt Disney Pictures presents The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Joseph Williams, Sally, Dworsky, Nathan Lane, etc. – animated movie

NOTE: We start at about 1:24

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “And what about Next Year?” with the palace under a rainbow.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: Filmed on the Bima with camera angles showing the beauty of the sanctuary and on the last line pulling back to show the grandeur and emotional connection of “this room.”

Haman: There’s a real live Schpiel in sight.

Esther: When we can join and sing

Bigthan: Under this dome in perfect harmony Without face coverings

King A: There’s a real live Schpiel in sight. You needn’t look too far

Mordi: Striving through this year’s uncertainties Here is where we are

All Cast (full Chorus ½ as Jews ½ as Persians: (Hollywood Squares Screen)

39 Remember one year from tonight It can be assumed We’ll sing the whole Megillah story Together, in this room.

STAGE DIRECTION/PRODUCTION NOTES: FADE

Video Art Card: Illustrated Chapter opening spread with Illuminated first letter and calligraphy Title Lettering in the Enchanted Storybook: “Stay Safe and Stay Connected” with the palace under a rainbow.

NARRATOR: Stay Safe. Stay Connected. Fight for Justice. We will see you next year! (:09)

THE END

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