Ophelia's Jump presents BAD JEWS by Joshua Harmon
By: Rebecca Russo Nov. 01, 2018
Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) concludes its successful 6th season with Bad Jews, Joshua Harman's savagely funny comedy performed at the Ophelia's Jump Studio, located at 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, in Upland, from November 29 through December 15, 2018. Directed by OJP Artistic Company Member Nicki Heskin, Bad Jews is the perfect way to celebrate faith, family and legacy.
Critic's Pick! "There's nothing like a death in the family to bring out the worst in people. This unhappy truth is displayed with delectably savage humor in Bad Jews, a zesty play by Joshua Harmon [...] [that is] the best comedy of the season." - The New York Times
"Four stars. Watching 'Bad Jews,' you may change your mind about who the title refers to. But you'll also be consistently impressed by this fast and funny, pungent and poignant comedy by Joshua Harmon." - New York Daily News
Nominee! 2014 Lucille Lortel Award, Outstanding Play
Nominee! 2012-2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play & John Gassner Award Nomination
The night after their grandfather's funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna Feygenbaum, a "Real Jew" who is volatile, self-assured, and unbending. In the other is her equally stubborn cousin Liam, a secular and entitled young man, who has his shiksa girlfriend, Melody, in tow. Stuck in the middle is Liam's brother, Jonah, who tries to stay out of the fray. When Liam stakes claim to their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith, and legacy ensues.
Featuring: Miles Cooper, Ashlee Dutson, Vanessa Lauren and Max Herzfeld
Director: Nicki Heskin
Stage Manager: Darya Harris
Technical Director: Ray Jones
Associate Artistic Director: Caitlin Lopez
Founding Artistic Director: Beatrice Casagran
Location: 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland (across from Last Name Brewing)
Run: November 29 to December 15, 2018
Tickets: $25 (preview), $28 regular
Tickets available at opheliasjump.org or by calling 909-734-6565
Ophelia's Jump is a non-profit Performing Arts Theatre producing plays, staged readings, the Midsummer Shakespeare Festival in Claremont, and hosting youth & adult improv & acting classes. Ophelia's Jump Productions was founded by artists and educators who believe that the purpose of theatre is to create unending conversations, spark imagination, incite conscience, and elicit a visceral response. Ophelia's Jump aims to invigorate the creativity and intellect of the community by working with local emerging artists.
Ophelia's Jump is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Additional information also available at opheliasjump.org.
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