Reality Bites the Megillah:
A ‘90s Purim Spiel

Spiel Summary

Number of Roles: 7 leads, 5 supporting, large ensemble
Number of Songs: 11
Run time: 45 mins
Script Sample: Click here
Package Includes: Script, karaoke tracks, example tracks, poster, sheet music
Also Available: Lyrics Handout, Lyrics Slideshow
Frequently Asked Questions

Reality Bites the Megillah is the grunge-inspired, boy band rockin’ Purim spiel you’ve been waiting for! Featuring parodies of your favorite '90s hits, this spiel is everything a Gen X heart could desire.

Here’s the complete list of songs parodied:

  • Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) - Backstreet Boys (Ensemble)

  • Baby One More Time - Britney Spears (King)

  • Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrissette (Vashti)

  • Wannabe - Spice Girls (King)

  • Don’t Speak - No Doubt (Esther)

  • You Gotta Be - Des’ree (King)

  • Heal the World - Michael Jackson (Haman)

  • Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie & the Blowfish (Mordechai)

  • The Sign - Ace of Base (Esther)

  • End of the Road - Boyz II Men (Haman)

  • I’ll Be There for You - The Rembrandts (Ensemble)

Testimonials

Seriously, thank you -- we used your Reality Bites spiel and it was SO much fun. Loved the music, loved the jokes... it was really amazing. Thank you.

— Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Hill Havurah, Washington DC

Reality Bites the Megillah went just great for us! [T]he atmosphere was joyous.

— Chip Rome, Congregation Adat Reyim, West Springfield, VA

The spiel is SO fun!

— Cantor Rollin Simmons, Congregation Emanu El, Houston