The Last Yiddish Speaker
By Deborah Zoe Laufer
The Last Yiddish Speaker is a play that needs 4 performers (2 women, 2 men). Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
- Type
- play
- Cast size
- 4 performers
- Roles
- 2 women, 2 men
- Cast notes
- 2W, 2M
- Running time
- About 90 minutes
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- drama
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
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Synopsis
Sarah and her father, Paul, have fled NYC and are hiding in plain sight as Mary and Paul Tate in upstate, NY. It’s eight years after the successful January 6th insurrection and anyone who isn’t White and Christian has fled the country or been “disappeared.” They’ve almost made it through their first year when, late one night, an ancient, Yiddish-speaking woman is deposited on their doorstep with a note, “It’s your turn to hide her. Good luck.” They must grapple with whether to protect her or tur
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