Chasing Manet

During a weekend retreat sponsored by two female rabbis the atmosphere in the countrylog cabin evolves from shyness and contempt into a tell-all session among adolescent Jewishgirls from all types of families and backgrounds. Stories and songs transcend stereotypesto fi nd individuality heart and humor and to touch on sensitive issues such as pressure self-esteem the fast pace of this decade and what it means to be a girl - not just a Jewishgirl - in modern society. Meet the loner with the infl atable mattress the rich girl the observantyoung woman with the gay brother the anarchist the all-too-mature teen. and anintriguing mix of other vivid personalities. Songs range from contemporary to pop tunesto upbeat numbers based on religious liturgy all by the author of Runaways The Red Sneaks and other challenging musicals for young casts.