Beneath the Orange Tree

by Zachary Robinson

Set in modern day Florida, a loosely practicing Jewish family is balancing the death of absent grandfather, selling his house left behind in a solidified Christian community, all while trying to celebrate Passover. Questions of identity and family are explored in this comedically dark play.

Set in modern day Florida, a loosely practicing Jewish family is balancing the death of absent grandfather, selling his house left behind in a solidified Christian community, all while trying to celebrate Passover. Questions of identity and family are explored in this comedically dark play.

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Beneath the Orange Tree

Character Information

*A note on casting* - The role of the Prospective Buyer should be multiple characters played by the same actor. The Buyer should also play the role of "Waiter".
  • Saul
    Resentful, changing.
    40s
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Darcy
    Saul’s wife, overzealous convert.
    40s
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Nathan
    Their son. An argumentative, fiery, angsty teen.
    13
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
  • Rabbi
    Retiring, sympathetic.
    60-70s
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Hershel Friedman
    Saul’s Father, elderly, stubborn.
    70s
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Elijah
    Spiritual, sarcastic. The prophet.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Realtor
    Peppy, charismatic. Secretly cunning.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Prospective Buyer
    Headstrong.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Production History

  • University, Columbia College Chicago, 2021