PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

In honor of National Storytelling Month, the PJ Library team has put together a small selection of "stories for another time" from Beyond the Bookcase seasons 4 and 5. Enjoy!

It's time for Passover! Settle in for a playlist full of stories featuring Passover traditions from all around the world.  In Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast we’ll visit Humpty Dumpty as he prepares to host the seder for the first time. Next we'll Chase Joha Through Passover to see how families all over celebrate and get ready for Passover. And finally, we’ll settle down for a lovely Passover seder in Mashal in a special Story for Another Time. Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. [https://pjlibrary.org] Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments). Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast Cast * Jacob – Cara Cabal Coniglio * Evie – Sylvia Beth Schmitz * Blue – Maya Aoki Tuttle * Micah – Maxwell Glick * Miri – Arianna Fox * Auntie PJ – Madelaine Ripley * Golem – Pat Bordenave * Saifair – Tau Zaman * Humpty Dumpty – John Henry Kurtz * Hare – Daniel Amerman * Goldilocks – Maya Aoki Tuttle * Snow White – Laura Schreiber * Chicken Little – Blair Which Chasing Joha Through Passover Cast * Auntie PJ – Madelaine Ripley * Evie – Samantha Philyaw * Elijah – Nate DuFort * Micah – Maxwell Glick * Ms. Shouhed – Daniella Rabbani * Farrah – Daniella Rabbani * Joha – Ryan Abedi * Mr. Fodor – Les Horovitz * Catriella – Alli Thresher Story for Another Time: Passover in Mashal Cast * Miri – Arianna Fox * Evie – Samantha Philyaw * Blue – Maya Aoki Tuttle * Jacob – Caro Cabal Coniglio * Joha – Ryan Abedi * Elijah – Nate DuFort * Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella * Micah – Maxwell Glick * Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett * Marion Woman in Shoe – Tianna Tagami * Chicken Little – Blair Which * Snow White – Laura Schreiber * Golem – Pat Bordenave * Cinderella – Gwen D'Angelo * Humpty Dumpty – John Henry Kurtz * Dolores the Donkey – Alli Thresher

Prince Charming and Cinderella’s wedding brings a fairytale ending for season 4! Or at least it might. The two royals come from very different backgrounds and can’t seem to agree on what traditions, customs, and creatures to include in the ceremony. They’ll need their friends (including a shockingly revealed rabbi) to help figure out what’s most important.   Credits   Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. [https://pjlibrary.org/] Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor: Alli Thresher Writer: Jan Schwaid Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher Arranged by Peter Moore Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments)   Cast * Cinderella - Gwen D’Angelo * Prince Charming - Mike D’Angelo * Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett * Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella * Golem – Pat Bordenave * Marion, The Not-So-Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe - Tianna Tagami * Dolores the Donkey – Alli Thresher

Lag B’Omer celebrations are starting in Mashal. With bonfires, treats, a parade, and even a wedding in the works, Rapunzel still isn’t feeling festive. After getting tangled in a few too many messes, her extra-long hair is feeling like a real drag. Auntie PJ and other friends will try to help Rapunzel trim down her stress with a Lag B’Omer tradition.   Credits   Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. [https://pjlibrary.org/]Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor: Alli Thresher Writer: Petey Gibson Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA   Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).   Cast * Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett * Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella * Rapunzel – Daniella Rabbani * Cinderella – Gwen D’Angelo * Prince Charming - Mike D’Angelo * Merry Men- Gregory David Barnett, Pat Bordenave, Walter Alice Sickert, Nate DuFort * Golem – Pat Bordenave

Auntie PJ and Elijah’s treasure hunt gets sticky, and not just because of their doughnut-smeared map. It’s almost time for Shabbat and they need to pause their search — not to start resting right away, but to help the woman who lives in a shoe. You see, she has so many children but nowhere to get them a challah for a peaceful sabbath. Who knew Golem’s got bread-braiding skills?   Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. [https://pjlibrary.org/] Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor: Alli Thresher Writer: Petey Gibson Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).   Cast * Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella * Elijah – Nate DuFort * Marion, the Not-So-Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe – Tianna Tagami * Kids 1,2,3 - Alli Thresher * Golem – Pat Bordenave * Don Swan – LD Castro