Bad Jews
by Vexler Theatre

Jul. 11 (2015)

Joshua Harmon's criticially acclaimed play asks questions about what you choose to believe, when you're chosen. "Bad Jews" tells the story of Daphna Feygenbaum, a "Real Jew" with an Israeli boyfriend. When Daphna's cousin Liam brings home his shiksa girlfriend Melody and declares ownership of their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy ensues.

"Over my dead Jewish corpse is that going around her neck." - Daphna

 There's nothing like a death in the family to bring out the worst in people. Take a peek at present day Manhattan and observe a lacerating dark comedy about twenty-something cousins battling over family, faith and legacy. Oh and... who gets that coveted family heirloom necklace?

 

  • Playwright: Joshua Harmon
  • Directed by: Mark McCarver

Cover art via Samuel French, Inc. 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Saturday, July 11th starting at 1:00pm. *Please let us know if you are interested in auditioning, but unavailable on that date.
Production/Performance Dates:
  • Show Dates: October 17th - November 14th
  • Performance times: Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. No performance on Saturday, October 31st. (Tentative evening performance on Sunday, 11/14 @7:30pm.)
  • Call times are 1 hour before curtain.
  • Email The Vex at vexler@jcc-sa.org to request an appointment.
  • Prepare a monologue of your choice, not to exceed one minute in length. 
  • All roles are open and will be cast as volunteer positions.
  • Rehearsals may begin with a few read-throughs and table work sessions in late August. Regular rehearsals will begin mid September.
  • A typical Vex rehearsal schedule is Monday - Thursday  7pm-10 pm.  Friday and weekend rehearsals are scheduled as needed throughout the rehearsal period. 
  • The final two weeks and weekends of rehearsals include technical and dress rehearsals with the full company called.
Location: Weinberg Campus JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, San Antonio, Texas, 78231
Our Website: www.vexler.org
Contact/More Information: vexler.org