Beneath the Ice of the Vistula

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In BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a reclusive Jewish composer and his Polish cook form a volatile bond in the weeks leading up to the Nazi invasion, forcing them to confront art, love, and survival in a world on the brink of collapse. Set in Warsaw on the eve of World War II, the play reflects on the vanished world of pre-war European Jewish culture — its music, literature, theater, and everyday life — and on the fragile human connections that persist even as catastrophe approaches. While the historical background is grave, the play itself is not bleak; it is a declaration of life, filled with warmth, irony, tenderness, and moments of humor that affirm the resilience of the human spirit.