A group of Jewish and non-Jewish theatre professionals who believe that theatre has always been their north star, telling the stories of our lives and showing us a path forward.
There is a treasure trove of Jewish drama – contemporary, classic, richly humorous, and deeply meaningful. SJT brings to life plays and programs that express the uniqueness and universality of Jewish heritage and cultural life.
by Gabriel Ortiz
Directed by Preston Boyd
The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
A haunted young Latino gang member and an aging rabbi form an unlikely bond inside a crumbling East L.A. synagogue, now used as a community center. This bold new drama explores guilt, redemption and the search for light in a world shattered by violence. Blending humor, poetry, rap and prayer, it asks whether broken souls can find a way to heal.
by Joshua Harmon
Directed by Gus Kaikkonen
In this regional premiere, a playwright revisits the larger-than-life grandmother who both adored and wounded him, uncovering generations of secrets, resentments and fierce devotion along the way. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, this deeply human new play explores the way we carry the people we love long after they’ve shattered our hearts.
by Ron Hutchinson
Directed by Peter Amster
Hollywood producer David O. Selznick has just five days to save the film adaptation of Gone With The Wind from disaster—and he’s willing to lock the doors, starve his collaborators and drive everyone mad in the process. Packed with rapid-fire wit, backstage chaos and magnetic personalities, this wildly entertaining comedy is a love letter to the glorious insanity of show business.
by Diane Samuels
Directed by Vickie Daignault
The gripping story of a young Jewish girl who escapes Nazi Germany on a rescue train to England. Years later, as an adult, she is still grappling with the family, identity, and life she was forced to leave behind. Poetic, powerful, and deeply moving, this unforgettable drama shines a light on survival, memory, and the hidden scars of generational trauma.