About the Author
Alexander Lonshteyn was born in Moscow, Russia. He immigrated in the United States in 1988. He holds BS in Applied Math, MS in Computer Science, and Ph.D. in Economics. Alexander works as a Software Engineer and has two major hobbies: sea kayaking and theater.
About the Book
“Uncle Vanya of Marblehead, MA” examines life, personal and professional achievements, and man-woman relations through the eyes of Russian immigrants.
It portrays the tremendous emotional shocks experienced by these characters as they restart their lives in America and adjust to a new cultural environment.
“Josef and Son, Carpenters and General Contractors” is an exploration of Jesus Christ’s life during the twenty so-called “unknown” years. How did a child prodigy grow up to be the most famous rabbi who ever lived? The play depicts how Joshua’s circumstances and personal qualities — his profession, his religion, his strength and size, and his innate leadership skills — guide his transformation.
“In Search of the Guilty Party” is a psychological drama and mystery. The protagonist Eugene, a successful businessman, is a suspect in a criminal investigation of alleged Russian mafia activities. Over time, as he loses trust in his family, friends, and society everybody becomes a suspect. Eugene’s life of prosperity and self-confidence is destroyed in equal measure by the investigation itself and the suspicions it arouses.
