TWIST OF FAITH Extended at Black Box Performing Arts Center

Black Box Studios announces an extension of the current run of the comedy/drama Twist of Faith at The Black Box Performing Arts Center of Teaneck. This newly revised production of the Off-Broadway hit Twist Of Faith is written and directed by Michael Gurin, and based on an original concept by Matt Okin. Featuring two extraordinary young professional actors, Jake Levine and Joseph Ramondino, Twist of Faith will finish it's Tuesday night run with 9:15PM shows on 1/3 and 1/10, and it will then play on Thursday, January 19th and Thursday, February 2nd at 8PM at Black Box Studios' new home, Teaneck's Black Box Performing Arts Center (200 Walraven Drive., just off Palisade Ave. (GPS: 290 Walraven Drive), Teaneck, NJ 07666. Both Thursday night shows will be followed by an audience talk back with the performers and creative team.

In Twist of Faith, a wealthy young commodities trader completely indifferent to his Jewish heritage is forced to spend a Sabbath in the religious Jewish section of Boro Park, Brooklyn. Sam is surprisingly - and hilariously - moved by his Sabbath experience with Baruch, a nervous young Orthodox Jew who - following his encounter with Sam - has his own faith challenged by a series of life-altering events. As Sam re-evaluates his Jewish identity, he embarks upon a brand new life of religious observance while Baruch eventually decides whether or not to leave his faith behind. Throughout it all, the two men argue with passion, insight, and humor about the meaning of existence.

For nine months in 2001, Twist of Faith ran Off-Broadway in New York City after touring the United States and Canada from 1998 to 2000, visiting over 100 venues for audiences ranging from 100-800 per show. Its sequels, Second Chances and Destinations, both premiered at Manhattan's landmark Theater For The New City and subsequently enjoyed their own national tours. The long-running NY comedy, A Match Made In Manhattan: The Interactive Jewish Wedding Experience was inspired by the characters in the trilogy.

Twist of Faith plays the following performance schedule:

Remaining Tuesdays - January 3rd and January 10th at 9:15PM

EXTENSION!

Thursday, January 19th at 8PM

and

Thursday, February 2nd at 8PM

Tickets, $20.00, are now available at www.blackboxpac.com/twist. Excellent group rates for 10 or more are available by calling (201) 357-2221. Tickets can also be purchased at the venue; call (201) 357-2221 for box office hours.

Black Box Performing Arts Center is located at 200 Walraven Drive, just off Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ 07666 (GPS: 290 Walraven Drive).

Advisory: Twist of Faith tackles mature themes, with viewer discretion advised.

PHOTO CREDIT: Glenn L Photography/Glenn Lesnik

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