Part by Mariel Eve Berlin-Fischler

A past betrayal plunges a family into fresh panic with the arrival of an unexpected text message, minutes before Shabbat. As the clock ticks toward the Sunday wedding of her only daughter, a mother is forced to choose between family connection and family protection in the light of a long-buried secret.

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  • David Winitsky:
    13 Oct. 2022
    “ I am so excited by the complexity of Jewish representation in this play, especially the look at the Mashadi community, which rarely has appeared onstage. But more importantly, I was moved by the depth of feeling, the crisp and clear characterizations, and the way the plays unfolds. ”
  • Izzy Salant:
    31 Oct. 2021
    “ There are currently tears running down my cheeks. Tears of pride, tears of sadness, tears of nostalgia, tears of being seen, tears of happiness, everything tears could be, they are flowing. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of theater I have ever read. To my fellow playwrights and readers, read it. To any companies out there, produce it. To all audiences, watch it. To everyone, know this play, because soon the world will. ”

Kids - Ari, 13; Rina and Uri, mid to late 20s
Parents - Rivka and David, Sharona and Farzan, Harris and Miri
Grandparents - Louise

Sharona, Farzan, and Uri should ideally be played by Iranian-American actors
Harris may be played by any race
The race of the actor playing Ari should ideally be reflective of both of his cast parents (Harris and Miri)
The actor playing Farzan will double as Judah in Act II, as specified
Would be ideal for as many of the actors as possible to be Jewish

Development History

  • Reading
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    Jewish Plays Project 10th Annual Writing Contest
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    2021

Awards

Finalist
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Jewish Plays Project 10th Annual Writing Contest Top 3
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Jewish Plays Project
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2021