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Purim Shpiels Written by

Rabbi Richard Agler and Cantor Stephanie Shore

	A Night at the Palace or Some Duck Soup for the Soul...Marx Brothers Purim
	Beatles
	Esther T and Megillivan...Gilbert and Sullivan
	Megillah Around the Clock...Rock and Roll
	Megillah On the Roof...Fiddler on the Roof
	Middle East Side Story
	Motown Operetta
	Motown Purim Schpiel
	My Fair Maydel
	Oyklahoma
	Schmaltz...a Greased Purim
	Shushan Night Fever...a Disco Operetta
	The Wizard of PersOz
	What's In the Megillah...a Purim Schpiel inspired by Guys and Dolls

Purim Shpiels Written by Cantor Jan Sheer, Aley Sheer & Cantor Stephanie Shore

Beach Boychiks...Beach Boys Purim

Purim Shpiels Written by Cantor Stephanie Shore

	007 Mordechai...Goldeneye
	Aladdin
	East Shushan High
	Finding Nemo
	Happy Feet Purim
	Hook
	Lion King
	Men in Black...the Jew
	Mordechai and the Megillah Factory
	Mordi-Wan-Kenobi...Star Wars
	Pirates Purim
	Robin Hood
	Rugrats Purim
	Shushan Powers
	Shushan Shrek
	Spiderman
	Spongebob Shushan
	Toy Story

Purim Shpiel

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What Comes With The Package?*

You will receive a CD with all of the songs including full orchestration and vocals
A CD insert listing the songs, composer and recording credit.
A hard copy of the script for the play.
A copy of the script on a floppy disc.

How Easy Is The Shpiel To Put On?

You will find that the shpiel is very easy to put on. You can be as creative as you like. However, the shpiels vary in levels of difficulty. For information on a specific shpiel email Cantor Shore. With this shpiel package you will receive everything that you need to present your purim shpiel. The CD that you will receive has all of the songs professionally recorded with full orchestration and parodied words. We understand that most synagogues do not budget for Purim so we have made it very easy for you. The CD can also be used for performance. Once there is an amplified voice singing over the CD you will not hear the voice on the CD. This will save you having to hire musicians or buying sheet music.

How Many Rehearsals Will We Need?

Some people have only 1 or 2 rehearsals while others simply have everyone show up the night of the shpiel, hand out the scripts and let everyone read and sing along with the CD. Others will have more rehearsals. It really works in any situation.

What Does a Shpiel Cost?

We do offer a sliding scale. For further information on pricing please contact Cantor Shore. Please include the name and size of your congregation.

Which Shpiels Are For Adults And Which Are For Children?

Our shpiels can be used for either adults and children. None of them contain anything inappropriate for any age group. There are some however that utilize themes that are popular with children.

Where Does Music Come From?

Music from certain shpiels is taken either from the show we are parodying or of the theme of the shpiel.

The music for some of the shpiels is taken from a top 40 R & B list. It is music that might not be familiar to you but your kids will know it.

Can We Sing With The Vocals On The CD?

The CD that you will receive has Cantor Shore’s voice singing the lead vocals. In many cases you will find that you can sing over the vocals. If you are using a microphone for the actual presentation your voice will be heard over the CD. In addition, some of your congregants will enjoy having the vocals as a guide.

How can I get the music with no vocals?

Many of our shpiels come with an optional karaoke CD. On the order form there is a drop down list of available accompaniment CDs for the various shpiels. These karaoke CDs are made specifically for the shpiels they accompany. The tracks are in the same key, with the same arrangement and the same length so it is a seamless integration.

There are shpiels however that do not come with a karaoke CD. In this case go to www.soundchoice.com or www.pocketsongs.com you can order the karaoke background vocal CDs.

Karaoke background tracks can also be purchased individually from the websites listed below. Keep in mind that the tracks you purchase from these sites might not be in the same key, be the same length or the exact arrangement.

itunes.com
rhapsody.com
yahoomusic.com
napster.com
emusic.com

How Long Are The Shpiels?

The shpiels range from 30-50 minutes.

How Many Performers Are Needed?

Each shpiel varies. There is room however, to consolidate parts if needed.

How Long Must We Wait For Delivery?

When we receive your check we will send the shpiel. It will go out via regular mail.

Do We Need To Memorize the Words Or Script?

No, it’s not necessary. This is for fun! Most congregations have chosen to read their scripts. You can of course decided to memorize the songs. Either way they are successful.

What is included in each Purim Shpiel?

007 Mordechai...Goldeneye:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

A Night at the Palace or Some Duck Soup for the Soul...

Marx Brothers Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Sheet Music

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Aladdin:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Beach Boychicks...Beach Boys Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Beatles:

Hard Copy of CD Insert

CD of Music

CD of Script and CD Insert

Hard Copy of Script
Sheet Music

East Shushan High:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

EstherT and Megillivan...Gilbert and Sullivan:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Finding Nemo:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Happy Feet Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Hook:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Lion King:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Megillah Around the Clock...Rock and Roll:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Megillah on the Roof...Fiddler on the Roof:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Men In Black...the Jew:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Middle East Side Story:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Optional:         PowerPoint Presentation of Lyrics - $50.00
                       DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

                       Karaoke Tracks - $30.00

Mordechai and the Megillah Factory:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Mordi-Wan-Kenobi...Star Wars:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Motown Operetta:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Motown Purim Shpiel:

Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

My Fair Maydel:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Oyklahoma:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Optional:        PowerPoint Presentation of Lyrics - $50.00
                      DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

                      Karaoke Tracks - $25.00

Pirates Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Robin Hood:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Rugrats Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Schmaltz...a Greased Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Shushan Night Fever...a Disco Operetta:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Shushan Powers:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Shushan Shrek:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Spiderman:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

Spongebob Shushan:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

The Wizard of PersOz:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music with parodied vocals
CD of Music minus vocals
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:        PowerPoint Presentation of Lyrics - $50.00

                      DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

                      Karaoke Tracks - $30.00

Toy Story:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script

Optional:         DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

What's in the Megillah...a Purim Schpiel inspired by

Guys and Dolls Purim:
Hard Copy of CD Insert
CD of Music
CD of Script and CD Insert
Hard Copy of Script
Optional:         PowerPoint Presentation of Lyrics - $50.00
                       DVD of Shpiel - $20.00

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