Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that THE SHOMER received Commended status for our first Ten Minute Play Contest OOF: On One Foot, which searched nationally for plays from artists of all backgrounds responding to our prompt on healing & repair. Our Artist Panel readers appreciated the craft, style, and creativity, as well as how it theatrically expressed the first annual contest theme of healing & repair.

I was fortunate enough to read and respond to this play at the 2024 Mid-America Theater Conference. This piece captures the complexity of emotions that come with losing an estranged loved one ... the moments when good memories resurface ... and the recurring pain of remembering time lost. David Lipschutz uses language beautifully to underscore the story. Highly recommend.

I was lucky enough to see this piece at the 2024 Mid-America Theatre Conference. This play powerfully explores the complexities of grieving someone you loved, but had a challenging relationship with. It also gently introduces the audience to some facets of Jewish culture that they might not be familiar with. I appreciated how deftly the play swings from emotionally searing to some more light-hearted humor. A great addition to any 10-minute play festival!