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Jewish Experience Adapted to Stage: 'On Being Jewish Now' Premieres in LA
7 Feb
Summary
- A best-selling anthology about the Jewish experience is now a stage production.
- The show aims to represent Jewish lives amid rising global antisemitism.
- Performances begin in Los Angeles on March 22 and will tour other cities.
The acclaimed anthology "On Being Jewish Now," a collection of essays representing the Jewish experience in a post-Oct. 7 world, is being transformed into a theatrical production. This adaptation, a collaboration between entrepreneur Matt Friend and The Braid, will debut in Los Angeles on March 22. The production seeks to explore the interior lives of Jews confronting current global conflicts and hatred.
The ensemble performance will feature personal narratives from a diverse group of writers, thinkers, and cultural voices. "On Being Jewish Now" previously spent 27 weeks on the USA Today bestseller list. The creative team emphasizes the dramatization of rarely depicted lived experiences. The show is scheduled to tour Southern California and the Bay Area, with an online option available via Zoom, making it accessible to a wider audience.
