Beneath the Orange Tree by Zachary Robinson

Set in modern day Florida, a loosely practicing Jewish family is balancing the death of absent grandfather, selling his house left behind in a solidified Christian community, all while trying to celebrate Passover. Questions of identity and family are explored in this comedically dark play.
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Character Information

*A note on casting* - The role of the Prospective Buyer should be multiple characters played by the same actor. The Buyer should also play the role of "Waiter".

  • Saul
    40s,
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    ,
    Male
    Resentful, changing.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Darcy
    40s,
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    ,
    Female
    Saul’s wife, overzealous convert.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Nathan
    13,
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    ,
    Male
    Their son. An argumentative, fiery, angsty teen.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Child, Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Rabbi
    60-70s,
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    Retiring, sympathetic.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Hershel Friedman
    70s,
    Ashkenazi Jewish
    ,
    Male
    Saul’s Father, elderly, stubborn.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Elijah
    Male
    Spiritual, sarcastic. The prophet.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Realtor
    Female
    Peppy, charismatic. Secretly cunning.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Prospective Buyer
    Female
    Headstrong.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Production History

  • University
    ,
    Columbia College Chicago
    ,
    2021