The Scarcity of Illness: A Modern Golem Myth Play

by Rachel Leighson

Dr. Baer is determined to save their young patient, Hannah, at any cost - whether or not Hannah is willing to pay it.
Number 7 (Sheva) in The Play's the Minyan series.

This piece has also been adapted into a commissioned 2-part radio play with Feminist Fairytales Radio Play Podcast, available on all Realm networks.

Dr. Baer is determined to save their young patient, Hannah, at any cost - whether or not Hannah is willing to pay it.
Number 7 (Sheva) in The Play's the Minyan series.

This piece has also been adapted into a commissioned 2-part radio play with Feminist Fairytales Radio Play Podcast, available on all Realm networks.

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The Scarcity of Illness: A Modern Golem Myth Play

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  • Arthur M Jolly: The Scarcity of Illness: A Modern Golem Myth Play by Rachel Leighson
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    It is not often that a play of any length raises such profound philosophical questions as this exquisite jewel of a play manages in only ten minutes. It is powerful, heady writing, emotionally charged and deeply moving. The play has some imaginative technical requirements that offer such an opportunity for a talented designer to shine in bringing it to life... a term that means so much more in the context of this fantastic work.

    It is not often that a play of any length raises such profound philosophical questions as this exquisite jewel of a play manages in only ten minutes. It is powerful, heady writing, emotionally charged and deeply moving. The play has some imaginative technical requirements that offer such an opportunity for a talented designer to shine in bringing it to life... a term that means so much more in the context of this fantastic work.

    ”
Dr. Baer: any age, any gender
Hannah: teens, female-identifying
Nurse: any age, any gender

*This is a Jewish folktale. Ideally, actors playing Hannah and Dr. Baer should be Jewish. If they are not, research should be done into the faith and tradition of the play.

Development History

  • Reading, The Skeleton Rep, 2021