Performance - My Uncle Sam

Theatre Unspeakable presents MY UNCLE SAM

Written and Performed by Marc Frost

Directed by Jeremy Aluma

"My Uncle Sam" is a one-person show that revives the unique story of a Russian Jewish immigrant who became an international vaudeville star in the early 1900's.

Born in Russia in 1891, Sami Silverstein joined a wave of turn-of-the-century immigrants who came to America seeking a better life. Growing up in Brooklyn, he  took an interest in mechanics and became a test pilot during the early days of  aviation. After a near-death experience, he returned to his love of building bicycles  which eventually landed him on a vaudeville stage as Sam Barton of the Barton  Bros. act. Marriage, family and an international career all come careening towards a spectacular yet tragic ending as he dies backstage at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the eve of World War II.

Based on a true story, 'My Uncle Sam' uses Theater Unspeakable's rowdy brand of imaginative physical theater to bring a very personal and meaningful story to life.  Combining tongue-in-cheek humor and a dash of derring-do, this one-person show recreates an era of great ingenuity, triumph and heartbreak.

Running time: 45 minutes + Q+A

Contact: info@SkokieTheatre.org or (847) 677-7761

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