Ahavah

by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz

10 Minute Comedy/ Co-Written with David Lipschutz
After his Bubbie’s death, Saul returns home to his family after a long absence to sit Shiva. Alice,
Saul’s girlfriend joins him. Saul tries to portray the perfect version of what he thinks his family
wants. However, a message from the beyond leads both Saul and Alice to some meaningful
realizations.

10 Minute Comedy/ Co-Written with David Lipschutz
After his Bubbie’s death, Saul returns home to his family after a long absence to sit Shiva. Alice,
Saul’s girlfriend joins him. Saul tries to portray the perfect version of what he thinks his family
wants. However, a message from the beyond leads both Saul and Alice to some meaningful
realizations.

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  • Ariela Rozentul: Ahavah by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz
    “

    This play is phenomenal. It kept me in it's grip the entire time. Ahavah is such an amazing exploration of grief and identity, and it felt so real and hit so close to home. Jewish or not, I think that anyone could relate to this beautiful story, and I believe that everyone should have more Ahavah in their lives.

    This play is phenomenal. It kept me in it's grip the entire time. Ahavah is such an amazing exploration of grief and identity, and it felt so real and hit so close to home. Jewish or not, I think that anyone could relate to this beautiful story, and I believe that everyone should have more Ahavah in their lives.

    ”
  • Emmet L.F. Cameron: Ahavah by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz
    “

    You'll find love, loss, and a little bit of Jewish mysticism in this sweet 10 minute 2-hander. Easy to produce, hard to forget.

    You'll find love, loss, and a little bit of Jewish mysticism in this sweet 10 minute 2-hander. Easy to produce, hard to forget.

    ”
  • Robert J. LeBlanc: Ahavah by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz
    “

    What an amazing show about loss, acceptance, and love. AHAVAH is love. It’s an examination of grief and self with amazingly witty dialogue and the best type of comedy, truth. There is so much in this short play for the actors, audience, directors. There is little wonder why it’s been so successful. With the world the way it is we need more shows like this. We need more Ahavah.

    What an amazing show about loss, acceptance, and love. AHAVAH is love. It’s an examination of grief and self with amazingly witty dialogue and the best type of comedy, truth. There is so much in this short play for the actors, audience, directors. There is little wonder why it’s been so successful. With the world the way it is we need more shows like this. We need more Ahavah.

    ”
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Characters:
Alice Hobbs: Female, 30+ not Jewish
Saul Goldberg: Male, 30+ Jewish

Development History

  • Reading, Organization Scawwy Howwow Theatre , 2022
  • Reading, The Literary and Discourse Society UK, 2022
  • Reading, Dragon Productions Theatre Company, 2022
  • Reading, New Jersey Theatre Center, 2022

Production History

  • Community Theater, Gemco, 2024
  • Professional, Broken Arts Entertainment , 2024
  • Professional, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 2024
  • Community Theater, Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre , 2023
  • Community Theater, Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays , 2023
  • Community Theater, TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, 2023
  • Community Theater, Rooftop Productions/ARTfactory, 2022
  • Community Theater, The Farmington Players , 2022
  • University, Crafton Hills College, 2022

Awards

  • Crafton Hills College New Works Festival
    Best New Work
    Finalist
    2023
  • 10-Minute Play Festival Studio Players, Inc.
    Best of Festival
    Finalist
    2023
  • Best of 10 Minute Plays
    Smith & Kraus
    Selection
    2023