Cause Célèbre, a new theatre company, premiered on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at The Players and was a great success. Created by Food For Thought’s Founding Artistic Director, Susan Charlotte, Cause Célèbre is devoted to fostering an enhanced understanding of psychological, physical and social issues. Each month a play(s) related to a particular cause will be presented by our finest actors. Proceeds will go to a foundation connected to the cause. For more information, you may contact us by clicking here or by calling us at (646) 366-9340. JANUARY 14, 2009 Cause Célèbre & The Museum of the History of Polish Jews North American Council present AN EVENING OF THEATER: THREE SHORT PLAYS Honoree: The Museum of the History of Polish Jews The Performance by Arthur Miller Joan Copeland, renowned actress and sister of Arthur Miller, is performing an unknown work of the playwright. The play revolves around a tap dancer who is rather down and out and then receives an offer to perform in front of one of the most powerful people in the world. The dancer accepts the offer, not knowing who that person is.  This is one of Miller's finest, dealing with common Miller themes -- the conscience of the individual and the downtrodden struggling against the powers that be. What does this have to do with Jewish culture and history?  Everything!  All that will become obvious as the story unfolds. The Jewish Wife by Bertolt Brecht Theatre icon Marian Seldes will be performing Brecht's short play which opens with the following stage directions: 'It is evening. A woman is packing."  And so begins this extraordinary two-character play. This little gem shares similar themes with Brecht's full-length masterpiece, Mother Courage, a woman, trying to remain brave as she finds herself making pain-staking choices.  Only seven pages in length, its brevity is deceiving.  High stakes, heart-breaking choices, this material could fill volumes. Someone’s Knocking at the Door by Susan Charlotte A new play by Susan Charlotte revolves around an older Jewish woman, originally from Europe, who moved to America as a child.  Recently she has been awakened by a recurring dream--someone is knocking at the door.  Every night she believes the dream is real.  Every night she goes to the door, opens it, only to discover that no one is there.  In this poignant drama we see how our background travels with us, no matter how far back it is! Plays directed by Antony Marsellis Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6 pm – 9 pm Reception before the show. Museum presentation following the performance The Players 16 Gramercy Park South (East 20^th Street between Park Avenue and Irving Street) New York City Space is limited. For reservations and tickets ($100 each) please call today: 646-366-9340 or email: info@causecelebre.info * * * * * * Past Events: Click the box below to visit the website of our sister company, Food for Thought Productions