Off-Broadway Play Explores President Truman’s Role In Israel’s Formation

  

Truman Vs. Israel is a well-written, solidly-acted, perfectly-directed Off-Broadway play at Greenhouse Theater Center, that runs through January 4^th. It is highly recommended for those who love American history or are fascinated with how Israel was formed as a nation during a tumultuous time.

 

Though the play is a fictionalization of the events surrounding the 1948 formation of Israel and the early days of its fledgling existence, it puts Truman under a microscope and questions his political motives and shows a contradiction exists between his actions, private behavior, and public comments. Was he a racist? Did he actually help or hurt Israel? Was he just a politician who covered his own ass?

 

Truman had to make many critical decisions in regards to World War II, including the double-bombing of Japanese cities just days apart that brough Japan’s surrender. He also was involved in Israel’s formation after the Holocaust was exposed. A lot of research was done to create this play, digging into letters, documents, and records form the Truman Library.

 

Director Randy White notes: “Truman is really a compelling character. A man at the center of so many consequential decisions, and getting it form all sides. But claiming to have no regrets. So, when a young Bella Abzug shows up – eager to make her mark as a junior lawyer – the interrogation begins. Truman vs. Israel is like a fabulous and riveting first draft of history.”

 

Playwright William Spatz crafted a creative device to tell the story of Truman, and a cast of Tony Award nominee Willy Falk, Matt Caplan, Helen Laser, and Mark Lotito did a wonderful job of allowing for us to ruminate on who Truman really was.

 

For more information, please visit: www.trumanvisrael.com

 

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