Winner of the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest
A stolen portrait remains lost for decades. How can one piece of art tear at the hearts of generations? Chosen by over 1,500 audience members across 11 cities, this new play receives the JPP’s signature Reading+ format—script-in-hand with targeted design support and an all-star cast—followed by a talkback with the artists and JPP Artistic Director David Winitsky.
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Production
written by Jennifer Maisel
The 2025 Festival is generously sponsored by Diane Troderman and Harold Grinspoon. Select events throughout the weekend will also feature readings of original poetry by Harold Grinspoon, woven into the programming as a lyrical complement to the plays and conversations.
About the Organizations
The Jewish Plays Project (JPP)
The Jewish Plays Project, founded in 2011, identifies, develops and presents new works of theater via one-of-a-kind explorations of contemporary Jewish identity between audiences, artists and patrons. The JPP’s innovative and competitive development process engages Jewish communities in the vetting, selecting and championing of new voices and secures mainstream production opportunities for the best new plays.
The JPP has featured some of the best artists working in New York, including writers David Hein and Irene Sankoff (Come from Away), Robert Askins (Hand to God) and Lauren Yee (Cambodian Rock Band); directors Marc Bruni (Beautiful), Daniella Topol (Artistic Director, Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre) and Tamilla Woodard (WP Theater, 3LD); and actors Andrew Polk (The Band’s Visit), Ronald Guttman (Mad Men, Homeland), Kirrilee Berger (Amazon’s Just Add Magic) and Obie and Drama Desk nominee Marcia Jean Kurtz.
plays2gather (p2g)
plays2gather (p2g) incubates plays at homes, stages and unusual places that are inspired by a vision of both ancient and inclusive Jewish culture. Founded in 2018 in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia region) as a volunteer grassroots play makers network, it has evolved around the Jewish World and virtually to curate theater readings and the OOF! Short play competition.
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires mobilizes the local Jewish community to care for those in need, ensure the continuity of Jewish life, and address issues important to the Berkshires. Supported by generous donors, Federation offers social services, vibrant cultural and educational programs, and inclusive opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate Jewish life throughout the region.