A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS - ten-minute period drama

[10-minute period drama, 5 characters]

As young Romanians Gittel and Rubin explore their feelings for each other, Gittel’s father arrives with news that threatens everyone’s future. Based on the true story of my great-grandmother and her eventual journey to America.

[10-minute period drama, 5 characters]

As young Romanians Gittel and Rubin explore their feelings for each other, Gittel’s father arrives with news that threatens everyone’s future. Based on the true story of my great-grandmother and her eventual journey to America.

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A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS - ten-minute period drama

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  • Susan Middaugh: A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS - ten-minute period drama

    Excellent play. Dramatic, emotional, to the point, still relevant. I loved the line Gittel says to Rubin: "is your arm broken?" Reminds me of a Nora Ephron movie where her husband Carl Bernstein says: "where's the butter?" You've scored again, Arianna. Feisty genes.

    Excellent play. Dramatic, emotional, to the point, still relevant. I loved the line Gittel says to Rubin: "is your arm broken?" Reminds me of a Nora Ephron movie where her husband Carl Bernstein says: "where's the butter?" You've scored again, Arianna. Feisty genes.

  • Abhisek Bhattacharya: A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS - ten-minute period drama

    Forced into marital servitude, Libby seemed to have abandoned her dreams, hopes, and self-care and taught her daughter Gittel how to follow the rules and serve men- until Gittel was about to be coerced into following her mother's footsteps. Ariana Rose's "A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS" is a wonderfully crafted period piece that resonates with today's world. The play generates a warm, glowing feeling; it is an incredible feel-good story about hope, courage, and motherly love. Brilliant!

    Forced into marital servitude, Libby seemed to have abandoned her dreams, hopes, and self-care and taught her daughter Gittel how to follow the rules and serve men- until Gittel was about to be coerced into following her mother's footsteps. Ariana Rose's "A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS" is a wonderfully crafted period piece that resonates with today's world. The play generates a warm, glowing feeling; it is an incredible feel-good story about hope, courage, and motherly love. Brilliant!

  • Lynn Millar: A KNIPPLE FULL OF DREAMS - ten-minute period drama

    One will root for Gittel immediately. She is well aware of what she wants. And it's not feeding men, even her second-cousin Rubin, nor being sold to the million-year-old neighbor. Pleading with her father does no good. But her mother has an answer. Her sister in New York "will know what to do." Oh yes, she will. And the last line - perfect. You don't have a nipple, start today.

    One will root for Gittel immediately. She is well aware of what she wants. And it's not feeding men, even her second-cousin Rubin, nor being sold to the million-year-old neighbor. Pleading with her father does no good. But her mother has an answer. Her sister in New York "will know what to do." Oh yes, she will. And the last line - perfect. You don't have a nipple, start today.

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Character Information

GITTEL SMILOWITZ, teens, determined young Romanian, second cousins with Rubin
RUBIN RACHBUCH, teens, three years older than Gittel, Romanian, 2nd cousins with Gittel
JACOB SMILOWITZ, Gittel’s father, 30s+, well-to-do Romanian tenant farmer
LIBBY SMILOWITZ, Gittel’s mother, 30s+, devoted to Gittel and ahead of her time
SALOMON MANDEL, older widower, farmer next-door to the Smilowitz’s
  • GITTEL SMILOWITZ
    determined young Romanian, second cousins with Rubin, her boyfriend. Dreams of being a clothing designer.
    Character Age
    teens
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • RUBIN RACHBUCH
    three years older than Gittel, Romanian, 2nd cousins with Gittel. A dreamer. Boyfriend of Gittel.
    Character Age
    teens
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • LIBBY SMILOWITZ
    Gittel’s mother, 30s+, devoted to Gittel and ahead of her time. A farmer's wife who once dreamed of being a singer.
    Character Age
    3os-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • JACOB SMILOWITZ
    well-to-do Romanian tenant farmer. Traditionalist. Head of the household.
    Character Age
    30s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • SALOMON MANDEL
    older widower, farmer next-door to the Smilowitz’s, father.
    Character Age
    40s-70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Male