THE WRONG QUESTION by EllaRose Chary

Lita (white, queer, not religious) and Vashti (black, straight, practicing) are best friends, organizing for progressive change at the Jewish Values Justice League. When a series of anti-Semitic incidents happen at a wealthy, predominately white, Ashkenazi, Jewish community center and synagogue in a gentrifying low-income black neighborhood, Lita and Vashti learn things about themselves and each other that change their friendship forever.
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THE WRONG QUESTION

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  • David Winitsky:
    13 Oct. 2022
    “ I am so impressed by this play’s ability to look at violent anti-Semitic incidents and ask broader questions and find deeper answers. THE WRONG QUESTION forces us to look at the realities and limits of Jewish progressivism. This work is exciting and dangerous in equal measure. ”
  • Enid Brain:
    12 Apr. 2021
    “ A wonderful and challenging play. A great example of how political art can (and should!) dialogue with its audience. Chary is a real talent and one to watch ”

LITA - a white, queer, radical, Ashkenazi Jewish woman in her late 20s or early 30s. Best
friends with Vashti. Organizer at the Jewish Values Justice League (JVJL).
VASHTI - a black, straight, radical, Ashkenazi Jewish woman in her late 20s or early 30s.
Best friends with Lita. In a long-term relationship with Cam. Organizer at the Jewish
Values Justice League (JVJL).
SANDY - a white, liberal, hippie Ashkenazi Jewish man in his 50s or 60s. Director of the
Jewish Values Justice League (JVJL).
CAM - a Mizrahi Jewish arab man in his late 20s or early 30s. In a long-term relationship
with Vashti.
AISLIN - a white, liberal, Ashkenazi Jewish woman in her late 20s or 30s. Childhood best
friend with Vashti.

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