Public Servants by Peter Ullian

In Washington DC in the near future, four young Jewish friends gather post-pandemic for dinner. Birdie is a
newly elected progressive congresswoman; Artie is a hot-shot aide to a powerful subcommittee ranking
member; Mabs, Birdie's sister, is an activist; and Lila is their former collegiate friend from Israel, who works at
the embassy. But when the discussion turns to pending...
In Washington DC in the near future, four young Jewish friends gather post-pandemic for dinner. Birdie is a
newly elected progressive congresswoman; Artie is a hot-shot aide to a powerful subcommittee ranking
member; Mabs, Birdie's sister, is an activist; and Lila is their former collegiate friend from Israel, who works at
the embassy. But when the discussion turns to pending legislation that Lila thinks will harm her nation, the
conversation turns fierce. Then Lila reveals she has compromising information on Birdie.
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Character Information

Although all of the characters are Jewish, 40% of Jews are non-white, so the casting can reflect this.

  • Birdie
    29-ish,
    Jewish
    ,
    Female
    A young congresswoman in her first term and an unofficial leader of the new class of House
    progressive Democrats. Former college classmate and current best friend of both Lila and Artie.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Artie
    29-ish,
    Jewish
    ,
    Male
    A hot-shot and highly influential aide to the ranking member of the House State, Foreign Operations,
    and Related Programs Subcommittee. Former college classmate and current best friend of both Lila
    and Birdie.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Lila
    Early 30s,
    Israeli (but not necessarily white)
    ,
    Female
    An Israeli, now working for the Israeli embassy, early thirties. Has a background in IDF Military
    Intelligence. Former college classmate and current best friend of both Birdie and Artie.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Mabs
    Early twenties.,
    Jewish
    ,
    Female
    Birdie's younger sister, 23, an activist. Best friend to all of them. Sort of has the hots for both Lila and
    Artie.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
The Jewish Playwriting Contest
,
The Jewish Plays Project
,
2022