Goldman-Sherman gives us a thoughtful reflection on allyship and shared humanity in this poetic play. By the end, I found myself really rooting for these young women and hoping the best for them.

Theatre should always be an exercise in empathy; I can’t think of a more direct answer to that call than DAUGHTERS OF ABRAHAM. Bound by womanhood, oppression, and their common ancestor, Goldman-Sherman’s queer American Jew and Palestinian refugee seek to understand each other by entering each other’s lives and candidly discussing their struggles, joys, and differences. Especially moving is American Racie’s longing for more simplicity and community, despite the material luxuries she’s left behind. Neither character is a stereotype, nor a victim—it’s clear that like her characters, the playwright’s aim is understanding.

Daughters Of Abraham is a thoughtful, poignant play about two characters extending hands — and more than hands, their whole selves — across lines of difference, and finding the ways in which they relate to one another. Goldman-Sherman’s protagonists are well drawn, and their perspectives on each other’s circumstances evoke strong feelings without being overly sensational. Excellent work!