A Slice of Democracy

by Izolda Trakhtenberg

On Election Day, Madison and her grandma Natalia bring pizza to a local polling station, sparking a discussion about the significance of voting. Madison expresses her disillusionment with the electoral process, but Natalia, a new citizen from the former Soviet Union, shares her appreciation for the right to vote, having never experienced it before. Inspired by her grandmother's story, Madison decides to raise...

On Election Day, Madison and her grandma Natalia bring pizza to a local polling station, sparking a discussion about the significance of voting. Madison expresses her disillusionment with the electoral process, but Natalia, a new citizen from the former Soviet Union, shares her appreciation for the right to vote, having never experienced it before. Inspired by her grandmother's story, Madison decides to raise her voice and participate in the election.

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A Slice of Democracy

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  • Brian Cern: A Slice of Democracy by Izolda Trakhtenberg
    “

    A love letter to the importance of voting.
    It is a sweet, yet not sentimental, piece about the importance of voting. A grandmother, through her own narrative and personal example, shows her young granddaughter the importance of civic responsibilities. At a time when our democracy seems to be under attack, and people often question what the point of it all is, this play seres as a poignant reminder of the personal freedoms at stake. Well done, it was an honor to read.

    A love letter to the importance of voting.
    It is a sweet, yet not sentimental, piece about the importance of voting. A grandmother, through her own narrative and personal example, shows her young granddaughter the importance of civic responsibilities. At a time when our democracy seems to be under attack, and people often question what the point of it all is, this play seres as a poignant reminder of the personal freedoms at stake. Well done, it was an honor to read.

    ”

Character Information

MADISON 18-year-old snarky woman who loves music and her grandma. In her mind, she's a famous pianist. In reality, she delivers pizza.
GRANDMA NATALIA BELMONT Older woman in her 70s, who is a new citizen.
WILLIAM JOHNSON Stuffy, rule-following election judge/ poll worker who thinks he knows it all. (can be cast as a stuffy woman)
ELENA BARROWS Election judge who oozes kindness and is in her 30s. (can be cast as man or man-identifying)
  • WILLIAM JOHNSON
    Stuffy, rule-following election judge/ poll worker who thinks he knows it all
    man in his 50s.
    40s-50s
    White,
    Latin American,
    Black
    Man,
    Man (cis or trans),
    Man (he/him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Elena Barrows
    Election judge who oozes kindness and is in her 30s.
    30s
    Black,
    White,
    Latin American
    woman,
    woman (cis or trans)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
  • Madison
    18-year-old snarky woman who loves music and her grandma. In her mind, she's a famous pianist. In reality, she delivers pizza.
    18 (just able to vote)
    White/American,
    White/Ashkenazi Jewish
    woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Grandma Natalia
    Older woman in her 70s, who is a new citizen.
    late 60s-have 70s
    White/Eastern European,
    White,
    White/Ashkenazi Jewish
    woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Community Theater, Nomad Theatre Company, 2024