To Rot in His Bones

by Claire Abramovitz

Moshe, a soon-to-be rabbinical student, and Aviva, a woman who has mostly left Orthodoxy in her day school past, are entangled in a love affair. It's all fun and games breaking the rules until hearts break in the process. To Rot in His Bones explores the cost of confession and the inherent pain of atonement.

Moshe, a soon-to-be rabbinical student, and Aviva, a woman who has mostly left Orthodoxy in her day school past, are entangled in a love affair. It's all fun and games breaking the rules until hearts break in the process. To Rot in His Bones explores the cost of confession and the inherent pain of atonement.

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  • Shaun Leisher: To Rot in His Bones by Claire Abramovitz
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    A heartbreaking two-hander about Judaism and the complexities of sexual relationships. I need to see this produced. Loved the moments of direct address.

    A heartbreaking two-hander about Judaism and the complexities of sexual relationships. I need to see this produced. Loved the moments of direct address.

    ”
  • Jewish Plays Project: To Rot in His Bones by Claire Abramovitz
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    Jewish Plays Project is thrilled that TO ROT IN HIS BONES was a Semi-Finalist for the 10th annual Jewish Plays Contest. Our Semi-Finalists went through a rigorous process in the summer & fall of 2020 where a community of readers searched for plays that spoke to them about Jewish identity in a way that’s bold and challenging, as well as theatrically innovative. After reading 250 plays, TO ROT IN HIS BONES rose to the top 20, and we hope that this play swiftly finds collaborators and opportunities to reach new audiences.

    Jewish Plays Project is thrilled that TO ROT IN HIS BONES was a Semi-Finalist for the 10th annual Jewish Plays Contest. Our Semi-Finalists went through a rigorous process in the summer & fall of 2020 where a community of readers searched for plays that spoke to them about Jewish identity in a way that’s bold and challenging, as well as theatrically innovative. After reading 250 plays, TO ROT IN HIS BONES rose to the top 20, and we hope that this play swiftly finds collaborators and opportunities to reach new audiences.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Oberlin Student Theatre Association, 2019

Awards

  • Jewish Playwriting Contest
    Jewish Plays Project
    Semi-Finalist
    2021