Life Is Sweet
The Shickles is an edgy comedy which explores the life and loves of an eccentric Jewish family following the death of their dearly beloved grandparents, Elroy and Nanna Shickles.
Zach Alden Suziey Block Michael Lerner D.C. Douglas Zoƫ Lillian Justin Preston Brandy McKay Teresa Ganzel John Paul Ouvrier William Frederick Knight David de Lautour Bryna Weiss Buddy Daniels Friedman Kerry Stein Lisa Cadrain Holiday Hadley Sydney Jane Bunny Levine Chuki Lord Monica May Natasha Mayet Melanie Starks
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