Misappropriation

Synopsis

A mysterious African American approaches Yad Vashem – the Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem – with an offer of a donation of a billion US dollars, but on one condition: Yad Vashem must extend its remit to memorialise ALL genocides, not only the Jewish one. Meanwhile a strange mural materialises on the walls of the building’s foyer, transforming over time. It’s drawn from the famous photograph of a small Jewish boy being arrested by German soldiers during WW2, and its transformation is loaded with meaning.

Character Breakdown

The play is a 4-hander:  2 female, 2 male  

YOSSI ATZMON                                  60s                

NAAMAH GIDON                              30s (artificial leg)

EMMETT TILSON                              71 (African American)

RONIT ERNST          ] One actress  50s
HADASSAH KOBI  ]

Running-time: 95 minutes

Development History

Workshopped as part of the Jewish Plays Project, NY, in 2023

Awards

Finalist in Jewish Plays Project, NY, in 2023

Production History

The play has not been produced as yet at this point in time.

Excerpt available for download for free.