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 legislation that Lila thinks will...

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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Public Servants

Character Information

Although all of the characters are Jewish, 40% of Jews are non-white, so the casting can reflect this.
  • Birdie
    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.
    29-ish
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Artie
    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.
    29-ish
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Lila
    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.
    Early 30s
    Israeli (but not necessarily white)
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Mabs
    Birdie's younger sister, 23, an activist. Best friend to all of them. Sort of has the hots for both Lila and
    Artie.
    Early twenties.
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Awards

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