What started as a couple of low-key productions soon became the biggest brand in the Jewish show business: the Interen Crew,
I ask Lezer if the oilam always has fun like this, even during the rehearsals so close to the show. “Of course,” he says. “These guys are never stressed out.”
Nor are they in this for the money. There are only a couple of shows a year, so they’re obviously not able to make a living from acting.
“We all have day jobs,” Lezer says, “but we spend numerous nights a year doing show prep. The hours we spend on this are not justified by the money we get for it. But we’re all still here because we’re passionate about our mission.
“And,” he adds, gesturing toward the knot of men schmoozing on the couches, “let’s be honest — we all have fun doing it.”
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