NEW YORK—Regrets born of decisions made and opportunities not taken form the crux of Karen Hartman’s involving familial drama “The Lucky Star.” Inspired by actual events, the show can be seen at 59E59 Theaters.
Joseph (Danny Gavigan) is a Jewish man living in Krakow, Poland in 1939. Because of his job as a travel agent, one which requires him to frequently visit other countries, he’s had the opportunity to observe firsthand the rise of the Nazi party, and the danger it presents.
Determined to flee Poland while there is still time, he manages to secure exit visas for himself, his wife Felicja (Eva Kaminsky), and members of his extended family of three sisters, a brother-in-law, two nieces, and his aged mother. Yet when Joseph presents his plan, only his wife chooses to go with him….
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