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May 8, 2022 19 mins

It’s Shavuot and the kids have arrived in the mystical land of Mashal to find things in chaos! It seems Zev and several of his fairytale friends have introduced the idea of a day with NO RULES. The kids already have their hands full helping to get things back in order, and then Mr. Saifair takes drastic measures, aiming to get Mashal under control ... with no children allowed ever again! Learn more about the holiday of Shavuot at pjlibrary.org/shavuot.

 

Credits   Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. 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).   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
  • Mr. Saifair – Tau Zaman
  • Zev the Wolf - Walter Alice Sickert
  • Tortoise - David Nickerson
  • Jack - Richard Wentworth
  • Hansel - 
  • Gretel - Lyra Ericson
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