Sonata for Four Hands

Eliza and Jonah, two talented young pianists, grew up side by side on the piano bench. Guided by Ruth, their teacher and Jonah's mother, the two take on a difficult four-hand sonata by 19th century pianist and composer Anton Rubinstein. But when Jonah's desire to explore his heritage leads to a growing connection with the state of Israel, political differences threaten the relationships between all three characters.
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Sonata for Four Hands

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  • Arianna Rose:
    9 Jul. 2021
    I read each page of Sonata for Four Hands with increasing admiration and awe. Playwright Bridget Erin expertly weaves piano practice, parent-child relations, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into to a truly theatrical piece. While one character repeatedly warns us about the dangers of storytelling, we are shown the beauty of it. I would so love to see a production of this piece. So rich and complex- I know I’ll be thinking about this play for days.
  • Maureen McGranaghan:
    31 May. 2021
    I am moved and intrigued by this story of musical ambition, love, family, identity, and the danger of creating narrative about our lives. It has the depth and breadth of a novel and some unforgettable lines. “Speed comes with practice. But where does joy come from?”
  • Lojo Simon:
    22 Jan. 2018
    Sweet, musical coming-of-age story that should appeal to theatre-goers of all ages.

Character Information

  • Ruth
    40s-50s,
    Jewish
    ,
    Female
  • Jonah
    20s,
    Jewish
    ,
    Male
  • Eliza
    20s,
    Female

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Generate INK/Second Star Performance Collective
    ,
    2015

Awards

Alumni Arts Project Award
,
Goddard College
,
2015