An immersive three-day experience celebrating the depth and diversity of Jewish theatre from near and far.
The transformative power of the performing arts is able to illuminate, instill hope and nurture empathy. Teaming up with the esteemed Jewish Plays Project (JPP) and plays2gather (p2g), we present an immersive three-day experience celebrating the depth and diversity of Jewish theatre from near and far.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 15
National Jewish Playwriting Contest: Featured Workshop
at The Colonial Theatre
Thursday, August 15 at 7pm
Over 1,000 artists and audience members voted and we present the winner of the 13th Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest.
Friday, August 16
Nosh & Knowledge with the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires: Making Jewish Theatre in the 21st Century
In collaboration with the “Nosh and Knowledge” series of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
at The Colonial Theatre in the Garage
Friday, August 16 at 10:45am
A great conversation with local, national and international Jewish theatre makers, moderated by JPP Artistic Director David Winitsky.
OOF!: On One Foot 10-Minute Play Festival
On Stage at The Colonial Theatre
Friday, August 16 at 7pm
A diverse array of six 10-minute plays, four from competing writers from all over the world, as well as two established writers.
Saturday, August 17
Boston’s Adam Theater Presents “The Library Lion”
at The Colonial Theatre
Saturday, August 17 at 12pm
This enchanting adaptation will roar its way into your heart, before its World Premiere in September 2024 at the Boston Public Library.
Out of Character by Ari’el Stachel
at The Colonial Theatre
Saturday, August 17 at 7pm
Out of Character explores the intersections of race, mental health and survival in a way that’s raw, authentic and entertaining.
Passes must be redeemed through BTG’s box office for individual event tickets prior to the festival’s start. Individual event tickets are subject to availability.
