Under The Poplar Trees

by Rosemary FrisinoToohey

Two prisoners become friends despite their differences. Years later, one has moved on, while the other enjoys his own personal paradise, but the connection between them remains unbroken. Something remains unsaid, undone. It takes a new loss for the survivor to find peace.

TheatreBloom.com calls it “a startling gem…a masterpiece with vision.”

The Bad Oracle says “…it approaches the tragic subject of the...

Two prisoners become friends despite their differences. Years later, one has moved on, while the other enjoys his own personal paradise, but the connection between them remains unbroken. Something remains unsaid, undone. It takes a new loss for the survivor to find peace.

TheatreBloom.com calls it “a startling gem…a masterpiece with vision.”

The Bad Oracle says “…it approaches the tragic subject of the Holocaust with delicacy and unnerving grace…the themes hum and resonate like a tuning fork to your heart.”

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  • Cheryl Bear: Under The Poplar Trees

    A powerful piece in remembrance of the Holocaust that brings the experience home in a deeply moving way. Well done.

    A powerful piece in remembrance of the Holocaust that brings the experience home in a deeply moving way. Well done.

  • Unicorn Theatre: Under The Poplar Trees

    This play was a SEMIFINALIST for the 2017-2018 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support UNDER THE POPLAR TREES.

    This play was a SEMIFINALIST for the 2017-2018 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support UNDER THE POPLAR TREES.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Jewish Ensemble Theatre Festival of New Plays, Year 2015
  • Type Reading, Organization Baltimre Playwrights Festival, Year 2014
  • Type Reading, Organization Dramatists Guild Footlights Reading Series, Year 2014

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Baltimore Playwrights Festival at Fells Point Corner Theatre, Year 2014

Awards

  • In-Progress New Play Reading Series
    Unicorn Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2018
  • Julie Harris Playwright Awards, Beverly Hills, CA
    Finalist
    2014
  • Playwriting Contest
    Hudson River Showcase Theatre
    Finalist
    2015
  • JetFest
    Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Bloomfield, Michigan
    Finalist
    2015
  • Individual Artist Award
    Maryland State Arts Council
    Winner
    2015
  • Carol Weinberg Award for Best Play
    Baltimore Playwrights Festival
    Winner
    2014