Purim spiel

It is usually a comic dramatization of the Book of Esther, the central text and narrative that describes what transpired on Purim and why it is celebrated as an important Jewish holiday.

The Purim spiel is considered the "only genuine folk theater that has survived a thousand years in European culture.

"[1] Integrating texts, theater, music, dance, songs, mimes, and costumes, the Purim spiel is considered to be the origin of Yiddish theatre.

[2] In many modern-day synagogues, a Purim spiel is an informal theatrical production with costumed participants, often including children.

[4][6][7] Purim spiels are often used to satirically address modern social and political issues through the biblical narrative, "using the ancient story to poke fun at current reality.