A few members of the Shulamith Production team
A few members of the  Shulamith Production team
A few members of the
Shulamith Production team

By Sara Stein, 8th Grade

On Monday, February 13, the Shulamith auditorium was filled for this year’s Middle Division production, titled “Erev Shabbat.” Directed by Sari Kahn, Rebecca Gruenfeld, and Kristin Alfather, and brought to life by a select group of middle-school students, this extraordinary performance was about what Shabbat might be like if a guest who seems to hold the key to unity made an appearance. The production was, to some extent, an adaptation of Mary Poppins, and many of the song and dance numbers were based on the popular musical.

The show began with a heartwarming tribute to mothers, in which the choir sang a gorgeous version of Eishet Chayil, composed by the musical director Rebecca Gruenfeld herself. All of the girls also brought roses to their mothers as an expression of their appreciation for everything that their mothers do for them.

Then the curtains opened, revealing all of the acting and more. Throughout it all, the audience was entertained by many jokes, hilarious and heartfelt songs, stellar acting, and energetic dances.

When all of the girls took their final bow, the auditorium erupted in thunderous applause. The audience was awed by the talent of the cast and amazed that a production of this caliber was performed by fifth- through eighth-graders. “Erev Shabbat” was most definitely a hit!

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