The Old Library Theatre in Bergen County, NJ presents a semi-staged reading of Shlemiel Crooks, based on the books Shlemiel Crooks and Chicken Bone Man by Anna Olswanger, on Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m.

Shlemiel Crooks is a whimsical, warmhearted family musical about the importance of family loyalty and the need to follow your dreams. Narrated by Jerry, the dog, the play features Jerry and his boy, Berl, who stop the ghost of Pharaoh and a couple of dim-witted crooks from ruining Passover.

The script is by Sean Hartley and Bob Kolsby, music by Scott Ethier, lyrics by Clay Zambo and additional music and lyrics by Berl Olswanger. It is directed by Linda Wielkotz, with musical direction by Evan T. Charpentier.

Purchase tickets online at http://ezregister.com/events/16792/.

General admission is $10 ($2 online processing fee).

As part of its calendar of events each year, the Old Library Theatre presents a semi-staged reading of original, lesser-known and lesser-produced works as a Reader’s Theatre production.

The Old Library Theatre performs at the Fair Lawn Community Center and is located at the intersection of 20th Street and Kipp Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.

For more information, contact the Old Library Theatre at 973-658-4420 or visit http://oldlibrarytheatre.net/readers-theatre/.