The Last Jew

by Andrea Lepcio

The Last Jew is about Audrey who is, after mass annihilation, the last Jewish person alive on earth. She has been sought out and found because the Tribunal has come to question if they were wise to eliminate all Jews. They and other citizens now wonder if there are special skills that Jewish people have that they will miss if all Jews are murdered. They are delighted that Audrey is of child-bearing age. They...

The Last Jew is about Audrey who is, after mass annihilation, the last Jewish person alive on earth. She has been sought out and found because the Tribunal has come to question if they were wise to eliminate all Jews. They and other citizens now wonder if there are special skills that Jewish people have that they will miss if all Jews are murdered. They are delighted that Audrey is of child-bearing age. They hold a trial to determine if she should procreate, to create more Jewish people, or be killed.

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The Last Jew

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  • Kirt Shineman: The Last Jew by Andrea Lepcio
    “

    From the first page, I was hooked. Andrea Lepcio's The Last Jew tells a story about not just Jews, but about humanity and the forces that would tear that apart. The Last Jew is vital and frightening. The questions this play asks should all make us think about our hidden and obvious prejudices. This play reminds us to stand together and be counted in the fight against racism, antisemitism and prejudice.

    From the first page, I was hooked. Andrea Lepcio's The Last Jew tells a story about not just Jews, but about humanity and the forces that would tear that apart. The Last Jew is vital and frightening. The questions this play asks should all make us think about our hidden and obvious prejudices. This play reminds us to stand together and be counted in the fight against racism, antisemitism and prejudice.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: The Last Jew by Andrea Lepcio
    “

    A powerful piece targeting anti-semitism and the potential extermination of a race of people if evil had it's way. Well done.

    A powerful piece targeting anti-semitism and the potential extermination of a race of people if evil had it's way. Well done.

    ”

Awards

  • Maine Literary Award for Drama
    Maine Publishers and Writers
    Finalist
    2024
  • Jane Chambers Award
    Finalist
    2023