Theatre Or and MACC
proudly present the American premier of

Apples from the Desert

September 8-November 6, 2011

Nourish the heart,
and the soul will grow.

"Liebrecht is uniquely adept at defining undercurrents in personal relationships and in connecting them to larger social forces. She is a first-class writer."
- Ma'ariv (Israel)


Brought to you by the team behind last year's box-office sell out, The Chosen.
Limited engagement; reserve early.

Tickets and Info: $20-25; www.maccjcc.org/jaamm or (303) 316-6360
Ask about group ticket prices & post-performance talkbacks for your group of 12 or more.
All tickets $20 if purchased by Sept. 1.

Wednesday Shows:
Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m (preview, $12)

Thursday Shows:
Sept. 8*, 15*, 22, Oct. 6, 27, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Shows:
Sept., 10, 17*, Oct. 1,15, 22, 29, Nov. 5*, 8 p.m.

Sunday Shows:
Sept., 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30*, Nov. 6, 2 p.m.
Oct. 23, 1:00 p.m.

Please note: The Sept. 24 performance of Apples from the Desert has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

*Post-performance talkbacks with cast and artistic personnel: Sept. 8, 15, 17, Oct. 30, Nov. 5. Others to be announced.


ABOUT THE SHOW A heartwarming, romantic comedy by one of Israel's most acclaimed writers about two generations of women who find their modern voices while navigating though the conflicting forces of tradition and religion. A young Israeli, religious woman is witnessed breaking a taboo by conversing with a young man at a cinema. Her mother and aunt try to separate the lovers but wind up charmed by the match instead. A poignant play about the unstoppable will of the heart, the love of sisters and the wonderful taste of apples from the desert.

Sponsored In-kind by


Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver
Mizel Arts and Culture Center Rose Community Foundation Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Scientific and Cultural Facilities District All About Jewish Theatre