New York, present day. God has blessed Alfred Wells with great prosperity. Now He has commanded that Al sacrifice his teenage son as a “burnt offering.” Will he do it? A fascinating modern-day retelling of the Binding of Isaac.
JCC Theaterworks
Jewish Theater for a New Generation
JCC Theaterworks is the resident theater company of the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven. Founded in 2012, JCC Theaterworks is dedicated to exploring Jewish identity and community and expanding the meaning of Jewish theater by cultivating new voices and ideas.
COMING SOON
2015 Line-up
Past Productions
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He Who Laughs
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The Jewish Plays Project Second Annual New Haven Playwriting Contest
A showcase of new Jewish work in which the audience votes on which play gets a full New York workshop. Come help choose the next great Jewish play!
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The Last Seder
A dysfunctional family reunion as four daughters return for the final Passover celebration in their childhood home. Starring members of the Greater New Haven community.
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I'm Not Like You
Orthodox Jews aren’t gay. Or HIV-positive. Or alcoholic. Except when they are. A play about stigma, family, and friendship.