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  • Golem Answers a Listener Question And Makes a Playlist

    Golem Answers a Listener Question And Makes a Playlist
    Jul 8 2025

    Beyond the Bookcase will return with new episodes this August! For now, enjoy a special note from Golem, a listener shoutout, and a playlist of our clay protector's favorite stories. For full cast information and credits, please go to pjlibrary.org/podcast

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  • National Storytelling Month Playlist

    National Storytelling Month Playlist
    May 1 2025

    In honor of National Storytelling Month, the PJ Library team has put together a small selection of "stories for another time" from Beyond the Bookcase seasons 4 and 5. Enjoy!
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  • Passover Playlist 2025

    Passover Playlist 2025
    Mar 25 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

    Season 4 Finale: A Royal Wedding
    Feb 4 2025
    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. 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

    Rapunzel's New 'Do
    Jan 21 2025
    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. 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

    Golem's Challah
    Jan 7 2025
    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? 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's Miracle Bread
    Dec 3 2024
    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. 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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  • Mermaid Murmurs

    Mermaid Murmurs
    Nov 5 2024
    Who told Mr. Saifair that Rapunzel is a noodle-head? Is it okay to call Shirley an apple tree (when she’s obviously avocado)? And did Prince Charming spread a hairy rumor that he heard from … a mermaid? This wave of gossip is more tangled than a head of uncombed spaghetti. Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: 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
    • Elijah – Nate DuFort
    • Rapunzel – Daniella Rabbani
    • Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett
    • Kid/Daughter – Alli Thresher
    • Junie the Mermaid – Yolanda Spearman
    • Prince Charming – Mike D'Angelo
    • Cinderella – Gwen D'Angelo
    • Marion the Not-So-Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe – Tianna Tagami
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