Ask Three Times

by Robin Goldberg

You’re invited to Becca Braverman’s bat mitzvah! That’s totally, for sure, absolutely going to happen. Probably. In lieu of gifts, Becca requests some advice on how to navigate a new relationship with a rabbi when you’re not totally sure you believe in God and what it means when your neurotic family 'just wants you to be happy' (no further explanation). (Also, please ignore that she’s 30 and not 13. Thanks.) Can...

You’re invited to Becca Braverman’s bat mitzvah! That’s totally, for sure, absolutely going to happen. Probably. In lieu of gifts, Becca requests some advice on how to navigate a new relationship with a rabbi when you’re not totally sure you believe in God and what it means when your neurotic family 'just wants you to be happy' (no further explanation). (Also, please ignore that she’s 30 and not 13. Thanks.) Can’t wait to see you there!

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Character Information

  • Becca
    Planning her own bat mitzvah, sorting herself out, neurotic but who isn’t
    30
    Jewish,
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Guy
    A rabbinical intern and Becca’s childhood friend, stupid handsome
    30
    Jewish,
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Pam
    Becca’s mom, supportive, the loving origin of Becca’s neurosis; also plays: LEIGHTON (BLUE COAT) – Female, 12, a preteen Hebrew school student
    60s
    Jewish,
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Alan
    Becca’s dad, supportive but definitely watching TV while you’re talking; also plays: DOUG – Male, 40s, a grumpy Hebrew school teacher
    60s
    Jewish,
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Sylvia
    Becca’s great aunt, well-meaning but yikes; also plays: JOANNE – Female, 40s, a rude mom at Hebrew school, and BEV – Female, 70s, Rabbi Abe’s wife
    80s
    Jewish,
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Nina
    Becca’s best friend, A1 from day one, planning her wedding; also plays: BLAKE (PURPLE COAT) – Female, 12, a preteen Hebrew school student, and WAITRESS – Female, any age, overworked and underpaid
    30
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Rabbi Abe Klein
    Head Rabbi, Guy’s boss, spread too thin, please let him retire
    70s
    Jewish,
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Narrator
    Boston dude bro, a decent guy, don’t pay attention to him
    30
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Carnegie Mellon University, 2024
  • Reading, The Bechdel Group, 2024

Awards

  • National Jewish Playwriting Contest
    Jewish Plays Project
    Semi-Finalist
    2024
  • Summer Theater Festival
    She NYC Arts
    Semi-Finalist
    2025
  • Blue Ink Award for Playwriting
    American Blues Theater
    Finalist
    2026