by Abigail Henkin
Olga's Strike
Character Information
All of the characters are Russian Jews. Ideally they would be played by actors who are practicing Jews or are of Jewish descent. Jews of color should be considered, as should nonbinary and transgender Jews.
- OlgaDedicated to her Communist ideals and idealistic enough to believe she can put them into practice. Headstrong. Big emotions.Character Age21Character Race/Ethnic IdentityAny / Jewish (but not all Jews are white)Character Gender IdentityShe/her
- JennieAlso called Henya. Loud, dramatic. Deeply invested in Alta’s business.
Character Age30Character Race/Ethnic IdentityAny / Jewish (but not all Jews are white)Character Gender IdentityShe/her - LillianSweet. Suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. More religious than the rest of the family, but not in-your-face about it.Character Age18Character Race/Ethnic IdentityAny / Jewish (but not all Jews are white)Character Gender IdentityShe/her
- AltaAlso called Betzalel, Tzali and Charlie. Jennie’s husband. Owns the dress shop. Quiet, paternalistic. Can be condescending. But thinks he’s doing the right thing.
Character Age33Character Race/Ethnic IdentityAny / Jewish (but not all Jews are white)Character Gender Identityhe/him - MorrisCalm, quiet, even-headed.Character Age24Character Race/Ethnic IdentityAny / Jewish (but not all Jews are white)Character Gender Identityhe/him
Awards
- Yonder Window Ascending Playwright's ProgramYonder WindowSelection2022
- Olga and Paul Menn Foundation PrizeWinner2021