LOVE SICK Announces Extension at Osher Studio

Due to popular demand, Berkeley's Jewish Circle Theatre, in association with John Gertz Productions, announced the extension of Love Sick, a passionate new musical based on the ancient Hebrew text, "The Song of Songs," at Berkeley's The Osher Studio. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, February 12, 2017 at LoveSickMusical.com.

The production, which the San Francisco Chronicle gives its "Highest Rating" and calls "Extraordinary," will also make its South Bay premiere at SecondStage at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts beginning February 23, 2017. Helmed by internationally-acclaimed director Christopher Renshaw (Broadway: The King and I [Best Revival Tony Award, 1996], Taboo; West End We Will Rock You, Zorro: The Musical), the production features the Bay Area's Ofra Daniel in this original story of one woman's journey through a relentless and fervent love affair-and her gradual descent into madness. Single tickets and low-priced preview performances (ranging from $25-$54) are available online at lovesickmusical.com.

Drawing on the passionate poetry of the ancient Hebrew text, "The Song of Songs," Love Sick weaves narrative poetry, and movement, creating a uniquely original theatrical event set against a backdrop of modern-day Tel- Aviv and a Jerusalem unbound by time. Featuring an unparalleled collection of international and Bay Area artists, Love Sick's story is penned by Israeli born Ofra Daniel, features original music by Daniel and San Francisco based world-musician Lior Ben-Hur, and features a company that includes celebrated world-musician Ali Paris, who has collaborated with such artists as Alicia Keys, Bobby McFerrin, and Quincy Jones, Syrian percussionist Faisal Zedan, London based choreographer Matt Cole, and musical direction by world-renowned composer Yuval Ron (Film:
2007 Academy Award Winner West Bank Story).

The cast of Love Sick is led by Ofra Daniel and Ali Paris with support from Aleksandra Dubov*, Bekka Fink*, Regina Morones, and Deborah Del Mastro*. Musical accompaniment will be provided by Ali Paris (Kanun), PatRick Kelly (Bass), David McLean (Guitar), Josh Mellinger (Drums), Qanun Asaf Ophir (Woodwind) and Faisal Zedan (Drums).
*Indicates Actors Equity Association

The creative team for Love Sick is led by Christopher Renshaw (Director) and includes Yuval Ron (Musical Director), Jeff Rowlings (Production Manager), Shannon Reilly (Stage Manager), Matt Cole (Choreographer), Erik Flatmo (Set Designer), Connie Strayer (Costume Designer), Kate Boyd (Lighting Designer) and Brendan Aanes (Sound Designer).

Love Sick is made possible by executive producers John Gertz, Seavan Sternheim, Arje Shaw and Ofra Daniels.

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