Plays by Norman J. FedderIn Every GenerationA one act dramatization of the Passover seder where a contemporary family becomes the characters in the Biblical account of the Exodus from Egypt and then returns to the present to finish the seder. 4 men, women.Next Thing to KinfolksAn interview with Harry Truman and his Jewish haberdashery partner, Eddie Jacobson, conducted by Deborah Winters - "Devil's Advocate." Deborah asks some hard questions about Eddie’s role in persuading Harry to support and recognize the new State of Israel. 2 M, 1 W, one act, one set – interiorThe Reed and the CedarA satirical 10 minute story theatre drama of a young rabbi’s transformation from egotism to altruism with the help of the prophet Elijah. 2 men, 2 women.Contact: fedder@ksu.edu Plays by Steve FifeSavage WorldA Jewish reporter tries to put the pieces of his life back together 20 years after his biggest case - seeking justice for an African-American athlete whom he believes was framed - went tragically wrong. Little or no set, large interracial cast - at least 10 actors playing 25 roles.This Is Not What I OrderedSix short comic plays about dating, loneliness, and the search for love. No set beyond tables and chairs. Cast can vary from 4-14, depending on how much multiple-casting is done.Mickey’s HomeAn elliptical suspense mystery about an elderly couple who reminisce about a son (Mickey) who may or may not be real, and who receive a surprise visit from a man who wants to interview them for a book about their neighborhood - or does he? 3 actors in a simple set (the couple’s front room).God of VengeanceAdaptation of the classic Sholem Asch drama about a Jewish brothel keeper who wants to marry his daughter to Rabbi’s son while he runs a "house" in his basement.Contact: slfife@aol.com Plays by Deborah FreemanThe Song of DeborahA contemporary epic play based on the battle between Israelites and Canaanites in Judges Book 4, and the composition, after the battle, of a great victory poem: The Song of Deborah. Not hard to stage. Music and lighting crucial. A play that resonates with modern relevance, in spite of its biblical origins”. 3M, 3WCandlestickA Jewish girl who becomes a Christian lives next door to a gentile boy who becomes Jewish. The play (set in London) features the journeys of the young people, against the relationship of their mothers. The interface between the Jewish and the non-Jewish world. Easy to stage. 2W (50’s), 1W (25), 1M (25).Contact: starcountplays@aol.com |