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The Magic Barrel
- Narrated by: Shelley Berman, David Cromer, Marge Kotlisky, Naama Potok, Malcolm Rothman, Jensen Wheeler
- Length: 27 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories
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Publisher's Summary
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