Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
BY ERIC KIMMEL
ADAPTED BY MICHAEL DAILEY
MUSIC BY JACOB COMBS
DIRECTED BY JACQUELINE STONE
Dec 1, 2018–Jan 5, 2019
Will Hershel of Ostropool outsmart the goblins who haunt the old synagogue so that villagers can celebrate Hanukkah? In this stage adaptation of the Caldecott Honor winning book by Eric Kimmel, the story comes to life with music and a little bit of magic for families of all ages to enjoy.
★★★ “Strawdog’s world premiere is clever, thrilling, and filled with music, warmth, and good humor.”—Chicago Theatre Review
★★★ “Provides much needed holiday fare for the non-noel persuasion.”—New City Stag
★★★ “This is one hysterical humdinger that offers a brand new holiday option for Chicago Audiences.”—Chicago Theatre Review
Cast
Creative Team
Michael Dailey*
Adaptor
Jacob Combs
Music & Lyrics
Jacqueline Stone
Director
Whitney Minarik
Assistant Director
Molly Bunder
Understudy
Allison Grischow
Understudy
Jack Morsovillo
Understudy
John Wilson
Set Design
Aaron Lorenz
Light Design
Rachel Sypniewski
Costume Design
Gianna Charron
Assistant Costume Design
Jacob Combs
Composer
Rachel Hoovler
Music Director
Jeffrey Levin
Sound Design
Hannah Cremin
Stage Manager
Lili Bjorklund
Assistant Stage Manager
* Strawdog Theatre ensemble member