Theater & Dance "Bad Jews" by Joshua Harmon

The Department of Theater and Dance presents Emma Ratshin '23E's senior honors project, Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon. A fierce, biting comedy about family, faith and what you choose to believe, when you're chosen.

This event is only open to current community members of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges. A valid college ID is required upon entry. Masks must be worn at all times while in the theater.

The night after their grandfather’s funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna Feygenbam, a “Real Jew” who is volatile, self-assured and unbending. In the other is her equally stubborn cousin Liam, a secular and entitled young man, who has his shiksa girlfriend, Melody, in tow. Stuck in the middle is Liam’s brother, Jonah, who tries to stay out of the fray. When Liam stakes claim to their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy ensues.

Directed by Jude Sandy, with Assistant Director Sterling Kee '23. Set design by Se Hyon Oh, costumes by Lorelei Dietz '20, lighting by Kathy Couch and sound design by Alistair Edwards '23.

Featuring Miles Garcia '25, Eli Quastler '22E, Emma Ratshin '22E and Caroline Seitz '22.

Reservations required: https://bit.ly/3i746VX

Bad Jews is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (concordtheatricals.com).