Moses Never had to Make a Brisket

by Rachel Leighson

Aviva struggles to make her first Seder after her mother's death, but an ancestral visitor might have the strength she needs.

Aviva struggles to make her first Seder after her mother's death, but an ancestral visitor might have the strength she needs.

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Moses Never had to Make a Brisket

Character Information

2F. Siri can be cast as an actor or just be a sound cue based off the app.
  • Aviva
    A young Jewish woman trying to cook a Seder for the first time by herself since her mother passed two months ago. In conflict with
    her faith and her family. (JEWISH ACTORS ENCOURAGED)
    Late 20s
    Any
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) - flexible
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Safta Jenny
    The spirit of Aviva's great-great-great grandmother and the originator of the family brisket recipe. Made out to be more in family stories than she ever wanted to be. Cares deeply
    for Aviva. (JEWISH ACTORS ENCOURAGED)
    Ageless
    Any
    (assigned female at birth - plot relevant) Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Community Theater, Congregation Bet Ha'am, 2024
  • University, White Mouse Productions, 2023