PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

• Passover Playlist 2025

  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. 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

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• Season 4 Finale: A Royal Wedding

  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.   Episode Credits:   Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.   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

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• Rapunzel's New 'Do

  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.   Episode Credits:   Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.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

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• Golem's Challah

  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?   Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.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

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• Bubbe's Miracle Bread

  Bubbe and Zev the wolf are having a blast as roommates. They’ve had music, dancing, and pre-Shabbat shindigs, but there hasn’t been room in their budget to fill their bellies on Friday nights. When neither of them is able to earn enough dough to surprise the other with challah, their kind acts may be just the ingredients they need for a fresh-baked miracle. An update on a classic Jewish folk tale.   Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.   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: Golem – Pat Bordenave Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella Zev – Walter Alice Sickert Little Red – Anne Alexander Sieder Bubbe – Edrie Kids –Richard Wentworth, Alli Thresher, Blair Which Random Folks – Richard Wentworth, Alli Thresher, Blair Which Very Little Kid – Blair Which

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