Dox Modern Middle

by Reid Pope

Raphaela, a young modern-orthodox Jew, is outed and sent to Israel to "heal".

Raphaela, a young modern-orthodox Jew, is outed and sent to Israel to "heal".

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Dox Modern Middle

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  • David Winitsky: Dox Modern Middle

    In this play, Reid asks the really hard question - not will I be gay or will I be Orthodox, but how can I be gay AND Orthodox. That’s a 21st Century question.

    In this play, Reid asks the really hard question - not will I be gay or will I be Orthodox, but how can I be gay AND Orthodox. That’s a 21st Century question.

  • jose sebastian alberdi: Dox Modern Middle

    This play rocks. Like, it rocks so hard. Reid’s created a world that effortlessly flits between stage & screen & drag & not-drag that hit my heart in places I wasn't expecting. The storytelling and thematic wordplay is so, so strong. It’s also incredibly funny and written with a really specific wittiness that makes you immediately fall in love with the characters. Additionally, there are opportunities for some really joyful, rich moments of drag performance. And honestly there's this extended theatrical moment at the end of the play that in my opinion would be worth the price of admission...

    This play rocks. Like, it rocks so hard. Reid’s created a world that effortlessly flits between stage & screen & drag & not-drag that hit my heart in places I wasn't expecting. The storytelling and thematic wordplay is so, so strong. It’s also incredibly funny and written with a really specific wittiness that makes you immediately fall in love with the characters. Additionally, there are opportunities for some really joyful, rich moments of drag performance. And honestly there's this extended theatrical moment at the end of the play that in my opinion would be worth the price of admission alone.

  • Alexander Pine: Dox Modern Middle

    A story that insightfully depicts how the idea of transition exists in both nuanced and literal ways; within an individual, a relationship, and culture. Megan confidently uses clever staging devices throughout. Fun to watch their lead character thinking aloud, not just to herself, but as an obstacle to even hold a conversation.

    A story that insightfully depicts how the idea of transition exists in both nuanced and literal ways; within an individual, a relationship, and culture. Megan confidently uses clever staging devices throughout. Fun to watch their lead character thinking aloud, not just to herself, but as an obstacle to even hold a conversation.

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Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Jewish Plays Project (@ 14 St Y), Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Tank, Year 2019

Awards

  • O'Neill National Playwrights Conference
    Semi-Finalist
    2020
  • Princess Grace Award
    Semi-Finalist
    2019
  • 8th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest
    Jewish Plays Project
    Finalist
    2019