{"id":695826,"date":"2024-04-22T11:22:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T11:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=695826"},"modified":"2024-04-22T11:22:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T11:22:01","slug":"roy-schreiber-releases-new-book-a-coat-of-many-colors-putting-jewish-characters-on-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/roy-schreiber-releases-new-book-a-coat-of-many-colors-putting-jewish-characters-on-stage_695826.html","title":{"rendered":"Roy Schreiber Releases New Book &#8211; A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1713632660.jpeg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Roy Schreiber Releases New Book - A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1713632660.jpeg\" alt=\"Roy Schreiber Releases New Book - A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>Roy Schreiber Releases New Book &#8211; A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Celebrating the richness of Jewish heritage through drama, where diversity takes center stage.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Roy Schreiber, a distinguished member of the Dramatists Guild and Network Playwright with Chicago Dramatists, announces the release of his latest book, <strong>A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage<\/strong>. Published by Bookbaby on February 1, 2024, the book (ISBN: 9798350932010) is a collection of five diverse plays challenging traditional stereotypes of Jewish characters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a time where representation matters more than ever, Schreiber&#8217;s work stands as a beacon of diversity and inclusivity. <strong>A Coat of Many Colors<\/strong> dismantles stereotypes through its rich narratives, showcasing the complexity and depth of Jewish characters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The plays featured in the book cover a wide spectrum of stories and characters. From the reimagining of Shylock in &#8220;Shylock Revisited&#8221; to the gripping tale of screenwriter Salka Viertel&#8217;s bravery in &#8220;Good Deeds,&#8221; each play offers a fresh perspective on Jewish identity and history.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In &#8220;Margery Meets Harry,&#8221; readers are drawn into the world of Harry Houdini as he encounters a reluctant con woman, while &#8220;Educating Henry Adams&#8221; explores the hidden Jewish heritage of the queen of Tahiti. The collection concludes with &#8220;The Optimist,&#8221; where a Jewish college professor learns that solutions to life&#8217;s challenges are not always logical.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Roy Schreiber, a former history professor turned playwright, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. With a background in both American and British historical societies, Schreiber&#8217;s plays are meticulously researched and expertly crafted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commenting on the book, Schreiber remarked, &#8220;There is no such thing as a stereotypical Jewish character. Through these plays, I aim to challenge preconceptions and celebrate the diversity within Jewish identity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Readers can find A <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coat-Many-Colors-Putting-Characters-ebook\/dp\/B0CVM9HHTL\">Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage<\/a> on major online platforms, including <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coat-Many-Colors-Putting-Characters-ebook\/dp\/B0CVM9HHTL\">Amazon<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/a-coat-of-many-colors-roy-schreiber\/1144470844?ean=9798350946987\">Barnes &amp; Noble<\/a>, Kobo, and Apple Books.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information about <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.royschreiber.com\/\">Roy Schreiber<\/a> and his work, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.royschreiber.com\/\">http:\/\/www.royschreiber.com<\/a> or connect on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coat-Many-Colors-Putting-Characters-ebook\/dp\/B0CVM9HHTL\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coat-Many-Colors-Putting-Characters-ebook\/dp\/B0CVM9HHTL<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/a-coat-of-many-colors-roy-schreiber\/1144470844?ean=9798350946987\">https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/a-coat-of-many-colors-roy-schreiber\/1144470844?ean=9798350946987<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/a-coat-of-many-colors-6\">https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/a-coat-of-many-colors-6<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/a-coat-of-many-colors\/id6477836656\">https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/a-coat-of-many-colors\/id6477836656<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/bookbuzz.net_85429.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">BookBuzz<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Amanda &#8211; PR Manager<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=roy-schreiber-releases-new-book-a-coat-of-many-colors-putting-jewish-characters-on-stage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 7065098422<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> New York<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> NY<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbuzz.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.bookbuzz.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><object type=\"text\/html\" data=\"https:\/\/www.bookbuzz.net\" style=\"width:900px; height:400px;\"><\/object><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=roy-schreiber-releases-new-book-a-coat-of-many-colors-putting-jewish-characters-on-stage\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roy Schreiber Releases New Book &#8211; A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage Celebrating the richness of Jewish heritage through drama, where diversity takes center stage. 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