The Gold :: The Story

	“The compelling and unique musical, '"The Gold"' speaks to the dangers of prejudice and intolerance. This message, expressed through engrossing storyline and soaring music, needs to be heard today more than ever!!” Anna Steinberger, Ph.D. Holocaust survivor Commissioner, THGC
	Beginning at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and ending at the 1972 Munich Olympics, The Gold is the epic story of Joseph Cohen's pursuit of “"the gold". Joseph came up from the streets a serious young man and talented boxer. Along with his Olympic dream, he wants nothing more than to build a life and a family with his beloved Sarah. The Nazi regime destroys his dreams step by step leaving Joseph with nothing. Along with other Jewish refugees, Joseph makes his way to Palestine. Believing that peace is as important as security, Joseph dedicates his life to building the State of Israel. He returns to boxing and to Germany to coach the Israeli team at the Munich Olympics. The Gold is a celebration of the enduring spirit of a purposeful life, honoring courage hope, and a stand against hatred. For more information or to request a script please email: info@thegoldthemusical.com

	Act I opens in 1934 Nazi Germany. Joseph Cohen is a promising boxer training to compete in the 1936 Olympics. Very quickly the changing climate of Nazi Germany is becoming dominant.. As the boxers train in the gym, Nazi soldiers create factions amongst the athletes (“Drunk with Madness” play song). Joseph proposes to Sarah. Their marriage is followed by the birth of their son, Aaron, (“My Son” play song). At the Olympic trials, a Nazi sprays pepper in Joseph’s eyes and he loses the match to his friend Karl. Outraged, Joseph complains to the authorities to no avail. Karl goes on to win the gold medal at the Olympics and joins the Nazi army. The restrictions on Jews in Germany become increasingly worse.Karl comes to alert Joseph and Sarah that they have been targeted and offers to have his sister, Gabrielle, take care of their son, Aaron. Joseph and Sarah are taken to Dachau. Sarah is thrown into solitary confinement after refusing the sexual advances of a Nazi Commander Alone in confinement, Sarah takes ill and dies after singing her “swan” song (“Give Me Wings” play song). Karl comes to tell Joseph of this terrible loss and to beg his forgiveness. Now sickened by Nazism, Karl creates a diversion for Joseph to escape and is killed. Wounded, Joseph is nursed to health by a priest. Aaron is playing with another Jewish girl in hiding, Julie, when a Nazi soldier comes to tell Gabrielle that Karl and the Jewish boxer, Joseph, have been killed. As the war ends, Joseph goes to find his son. Gabrielle’s house has been destroyed and a neighbor tells him all were killed. Alone, Joseph prays for guidance (“God, Lead Me On” play song), as he begins his journey to Israel.

	Act II opens with Joseph and other Jewish refugees on a boat approaching Israel, where they see the “promised land” for the very first time. Joseph, mourning his beloved Sarah and his son, works to help other refugees settle in their new nation. The Israelis vow that they will “Never Again” be vulnerable. Julie is among the children he helps. Though they learn they are from the same town, Joseph has no idea that she corresponds with Aaron who now lives with Gabrielle in Chicago. As time moves forward, the young people come of age. Julie enters the army, much to Aaron’s surprise, and Aaron is becoming a boxer like his father. Joseph’s heart never fully recovers from the loss of his one love, Sarah, who mystically remains connected to him. Longing to connect to his Jewish heritage and to see Julie again, Aaron comes to Israel. Reunited, Aaron and Julie realize they have feelings for each other (“All of My Life” play song). . As Julie shows Aaron around, they come upon Joseph. Aaron is shocked to recognize his father, very much alive. As Aaron is now a man, Joseph at first, doesn’t recognize his son in this grown man. Aaron makes Alliah and makes plans to compete for the Gold for Israel. He has found his home, his place in the world, and as his family is healed they commit to (“Never Again” play song) live through such events that once tore them apart.