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Nathan the Wise
Nathan the Wise | Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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A Jewish merchant, a Muslim sultan, and a young Templar knight transcend the differences in their faiths in this play's moving plea for religious tolerance and cooperation amongst Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, the Enlightenment-era drama explores timeless considerations that range from the nature of God to the conflict between love and duty and the importance of unity amid division and diversity. Nathan the Wise (Nathan der Weise) was published in Germany in 1779, although its performance was forbidden by the church during the lifetime of author Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The highly influential play had its 1783 premiere in Berlin and has since been translated into many languages and adapted for performances around the world.
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MrBook
Nathan the Wise | Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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A perfect #BannedBooksWeek selection! A short play, banned by the Church, promoting the message of religious tolerance, & the concept of working through our differences toward common goals. It is brilliant!!! And I would know, since I'm tonight's star performer, playing Nathan 😁! I've got my tuxedo on for the formal banquet, then donning my Middle-Eastern attire for the stage. A profound classic! #PairWith: San Pellegrino mineral water, chilled.

MrBook Any amateur or professional thespians in the @Litsy house? 8y
Alfoster Break the old proverbial leg tonight!👏 8y
LeahBergen Cool!! I'm not much of a thespian but I work quite a bit as an extra when I can. I can carry on a "conversation" without making a sound in the background of a scene. ? 8y
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Alfoster @LeahBergen Ha! That's a skill I wish some of my students had mastered! 8y
LeahBergen @Alfoster Ha!! That would be great, wouldn't it?? 8y
bmsddk Amateur thespian (esp. comedy) -- looking forward to getting back to it ☺ Hope you have fun! 8y
ApoptyGina69 You're full of surprises!! 8y
Dogearedcopy Theater degree; but worked tech for close to a decade... DH is an actor & director. We actually met backstage on a show he had a role in, and on which I was the light board operator! 😉 8y
Yournewfriendsams Break a leg!!! 8y
ReadingOver50 Sounds fun 8y
MrBook @Alfoster @Yournewfriendsams Thank you 😊! I didn't break anything, thank goodness 😂😁👍🏻! @LeahBergen @Alfoster 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻!!! @bmsddk That's the best 😊👍🏻! Thank you 😁. @ApoptyGina69 I surprise myself half the time 😂😉! @Dogearedcopy You just rock in so many ways 😁😎👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻!!! @ReadingOver50 When it's over it is 😂👏🏻👍🏻. 8y
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