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    Jewish Plays Project selected THE CANVASSER as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the message against apathy and the way it satirically asks why people are unmotivated to stand up to historical evils.

    Jewish Plays Project selected THE CANVASSER as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the message against apathy and the way it satirically asks why people are unmotivated to stand up to historical evils.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected LIKE MIRIAM as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the stylistic choices such as the blurriness of reality and the theatrical storytelling shifts, as well as the heart of the relationship between these two women that deeply moved us, as it asks big questions.

    Jewish Plays Project selected LIKE MIRIAM as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the stylistic choices such as the blurriness of reality and the theatrical storytelling shifts, as well as the heart of the relationship between these two women that deeply moved us, as it asks big questions.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected MIKLAT as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the idea of how two peace-seeking characters desire to move forward in the midst of conflict.

    Jewish Plays Project selected MIKLAT as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the idea of how two peace-seeking characters desire to move forward in the midst of conflict.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected GIDEON GOES ON A FOREVER TRIP as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this response to a near future where such a government registry for autism leads to a dystopian nightmare. This piece creates suspense and dramatizes the leap of courage it requires to take risks.

    Jewish Plays Project selected GIDEON GOES ON A FOREVER TRIP as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this response to a near future where such a government registry for autism leads to a dystopian nightmare. This piece creates suspense and dramatizes the leap of courage it requires to take risks.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected FOUR QUESTIONS as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this topical, funny relationship story with the tensions of Jewish life and issues today, and reminds us of the Jewish spiritual belief: "If I am only for myself, what am I?"

    Jewish Plays Project selected FOUR QUESTIONS as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this topical, funny relationship story with the tensions of Jewish life and issues today, and reminds us of the Jewish spiritual belief: "If I am only for myself, what am I?"

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    Jewish Plays Project selected THE LAST MINYAN IN HAVANA as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the skillful pace of this relevant play that has the underlying danger of descent into a dictatorial regime, while asking what community and traditions look like in the face of collapse.

    Jewish Plays Project selected THE LAST MINYAN IN HAVANA as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the skillful pace of this relevant play that has the underlying danger of descent into a dictatorial regime, while asking what community and traditions look like in the face of collapse.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected QUEER FOR THE SHABBAT BRIDE as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this portrait of an interfaith lesbian couple and embodies the kind of Jewish life we wish to see more of in the theatre, and does not offer easy solutions with points of tension.

    Jewish Plays Project selected QUEER FOR THE SHABBAT BRIDE as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this portrait of an interfaith lesbian couple and embodies the kind of Jewish life we wish to see more of in the theatre, and does not offer easy solutions with points of tension.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected THE LEAF BLOWERS HAVE BEEN BANNED as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the existential questions & open-ended writing style that could be any time while raising contemporary questions of whether one should fight, flight or freeze when offered questionable allyship.

    Jewish Plays Project selected THE LEAF BLOWERS HAVE BEEN BANNED as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with the existential questions & open-ended writing style that could be any time while raising contemporary questions of whether one should fight, flight or freeze when offered questionable allyship.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected THE LAST NIGHT as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with how well it responded to the prompt as the characters are on the emotional precipice of parenthood as well as grief, and asks poignant and tender dramatic questions.

    Jewish Plays Project selected THE LAST NIGHT as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with how well it responded to the prompt as the characters are on the emotional precipice of parenthood as well as grief, and asks poignant and tender dramatic questions.

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    Jewish Plays Project selected CORDIAL RELATIONS as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this 20th century history, yet the thematic questions feel relevant. Is it better to stay safe & quiet about injustice than to loudly fight for what's right & risk drawing dangerous attention to your community?

    Jewish Plays Project selected CORDIAL RELATIONS as a Semi-Finalist out of 270 plays in our 2nd Ten Minute Play Contest “On One Foot”, which searched nationally from artists of all backgrounds to respond to our prompt “Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown”. Our readers connected with this 20th century history, yet the thematic questions feel relevant. Is it better to stay safe & quiet about injustice than to loudly fight for what's right & risk drawing dangerous attention to your community?