September 29-30, 2023
PRE-WAR
WINNER OF SEVEN GOLD MEDALS
GRANDMA & HER BAR MITZVAH BOY
“Bravo, Bravo, Bravo. What a wonderful evening of theatre! Three marvelous plays highlighting relationships between generations in such insightful and unique ways. What a pleasure to see these very real people—non-stereotypical characters—interact. How well the voices of each generation are written and portrayed. Bravo to the entire PlayZoomers team. ”
“These are all very effective human plays with a theme of older women trying to provide guidance to younger people, with the inevitable frustration. Very well done and the technical features really added to all three productions. ”
Pre-War
Written by Jennifer O’Grady
Directed by Mary Ann Nichols Hubbard
With Veronika Pomyateeva, Nancy Dydak
In her New York City apartment building, Elena -- traumatized by a recent loss and struggling with agoraphobia -- encounters Clara, her older, Czechoslovakian neighbor. During a heartfelt conversation, the two women discover they have more in common than they realize.
“Nancy Dydak and Veronika Pomyateeva beautifully executed Jennifer O’Grady’s concise but poignant dialogue — a wonderful example of how less is more. Kudos to you all, and to your very insightful director, Mary Ann Nichols Hubbard. ”
“Kudos to the technical and artistic teams. ”
Winner of Seven Gold Medals
Written by Ken Green
Directed by Guy Kapulnik
With Christian Arden, Kim S. Monti
While performing a mundane household task, a mother and grown son discover some long-forgotten mementos. These act as a catalyst for them to revisit the unexamined past and come to grips with both the present and the future.
“It is a lovely story heartwarming, and I love the connection to the culture that feels so real. ”
“Christian Arden played Phillip with naturalness and joy that just felt right. Kim S. Monti was suitably clueless and loving as the mom. Skillfully directed by Guy Kapulnik! ”
Grandma and her Bar Mitzvah Boy
Written by Ernie Joselovitz
Directed by Scott Sedar
With LB Zimmerman, Ethan Mathias, Brad Van Grack
Alan is struggling in school and studying for his Bar Mitzvah when his maternal grandmother comes to live with his family for a year. Much later, he looks back upon this time with gratitude for his Grandma’s profound influence on his life.
“This was a poignant “memory” play by Ernie Joselovitz. The three actors – Brad Van Grack, LB Zimmerman, and Ethan Mathias – brought to life the characters of older Alan, younger Alan, and Grandma. ”
“Congratulations to all of you. Great plays, acting, and wonderful productions. PlayZoomers is such a gift to all of us. ”
“Wonderful work, everyone - strong acting, directing, and writing! Thank you! ”
