Elijah

by Sandy Rustin

A new dark comedy with Jews, Blacks, Gays, Muslims, Women, Republicans, Magic and Facts. Elijah the Prophet steps in to ward off the plagues when faith, family, science and mysticism collide at one Midwestern family's Passover Seder.

A new dark comedy with Jews, Blacks, Gays, Muslims, Women, Republicans, Magic and Facts. Elijah the Prophet steps in to ward off the plagues when faith, family, science and mysticism collide at one Midwestern family's Passover Seder.

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  • Shayne Kennedy: Elijah by Sandy Rustin
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    An engaging family-'round-the-table dark comedy that allows for multiple magic moments as miracles are performed and 21st century versions of the plagues are endured. A boon for actors and designers. Funny, difficult, poignant and hopeful.

    An engaging family-'round-the-table dark comedy that allows for multiple magic moments as miracles are performed and 21st century versions of the plagues are endured. A boon for actors and designers. Funny, difficult, poignant and hopeful.

    ”
  • Jewish Plays Project: Elijah by Sandy Rustin
    “

    The Family Seder play as ‘August, Osage County’, with a side of mysticism.

    The Family Seder play as ‘August, Osage County’, with a side of mysticism.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Elijah by Sandy Rustin
    “

    A Seder that covers it all in this fun debate! Well done.

    A Seder that covers it all in this fun debate! Well done.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Midtown Direct Rep, 2017

Awards

  • 2020 TOP SEVEN PLAYS
    Jewish Plays Project
    2020