Parody Hilarity with The Bible Players

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The Bible Players

As long as there has been music, there have been great parody songs. Together we will study the elements that we want to include in a parody song. We will look at the classic parodies of the master Weird Al Yankovic and talk about what makes them great. We will discuss how prayers and Jewish traditions have evolved over time to make them more accessible and exciting for folks. After picking our songs to parody we will write the elements of the song, rehearse, and perform them.

8 - 13 year olds

3 - 20 learners per meeting

Music & Jewish Tradition

60 min per meeting

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Description

Course Outline:

Picking the Perfect song and Holiday Hilarity - In our 1st class we will talk about what makes a great parody and listen to examples, and pick a song or two that we’d like to parody, and take a deep dive into Hanukkah and do some brainstorming of elements and themes to include in our songs.

Writers Write!...and Rewrite! - In our 2nd class we will write our parody songs solo or in groups using various techniques of creative writing.

Review and Silly Singing Time - In our 3rd class we will perform after some rewriting for humor and for holiday details.

Requirements

We will be singing, moving, and making lots of noise. So make sure you have space to move and won't bother folks with loud noises.

Teachers

Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies is an improviser and facilitator based in Philadelphia, PA where he lives with his wife Molly Wernick and son Miller. Andrew received a B.A. in English Literature from Brandeis University, went on to study Improvisation at The Magnet Theater, and received a certificate of Facilitation from Georgetown University. In 2011 Andrew Co-Founded The Bible Players, a comedy team which is Improv-ing Jewish Lives. The Bible Players have toured 25 states, visiting hundreds of camps, schools, and synagogues, teaching Jewish Values with a sense of humor. He walks softly and carries a big shtick! In 2016 Andrew Co-Founded the Non-profit CharacTours, an interactive theatrical walking experience where the past visits you. He is the Executive Director of both The Bible Players and CharacTours and is a 2018 recipient of The Jewish Education Project's Young Pioneer Award.

Aaron Friedman

Aaron Friedman, a stand-up comedian who performs for shuls and university Hillels, was recently named “Funniest Jew in New York” by The Jewish Week. Aaron is a Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Bible Players, a Jewish comedy team that is Improv-ing Jewish Lives. He is a graduate of List College (JTS/Columbia) and has a Masters in Jewish Education from the Davidson School (Jewish Theological Seminary).