The Bible Players

Based in New York, long-time friends Andrew Davies and Aaron Friedman visit summer camps, colleges, family centers, festivals and more as The Bible Players, an improv/comedy duo specializing in Torah stories. They’ve been doing it since 2011, and we caught up with them as they visited the St. Louis Storytelling Festival. This episode features a conversation with Andrew and Aaron, as well as a stories from Joel Ben Izzy and Syd Liebeman. Segments included in this episode: The Bible Players (0:17) Conversation with Andrew Davis and Aaron Friedman, the co-founders of The Bible Players along with some audio of their performances. You can learn more about The Bible Players by visiting: www.thebibleplayers.com The Beggar King by Joel Ben Izzy (21:30) A story about King Solomon's efforts to build a temple, that are thwarted by a demon who casts him out, which eventually leads him to become a chef, a dancer, a jeweler, and a beggar. You can learn more about Joel Ben Izzy by visiting: www.storypage.com Challas in the Ark by Syd Lieberman (46:23) A little language confusion leads to a flow of unexpected miracles. You can learn more about the late Syd Lieberman by visiting: www.sydlieberman.com