Jewish Plays Project congratulates and recommends THE REPLACEMENT as one of six Finalists 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. THE REPLACEMENT resonated strongly with our selection committee and audiences at the Festival of New Jewish Theatre, who appreciated its complex storytelling and how this short play theatrically expressed the theme of healing & repair.

Protagonist, SYLVIA, swiftly puts Neo-Nazi CLIFFORD in his place declaring herself his "Replacment Jew" without resorting to harsh words or violence. Both pathos and humor are put to good effect and a teachable moment is imparted to his CLIFFORD's son, CLIFFY. There is good reason that THE REPLACEMENT has been produced multiple times. It's terrific. It should also be part of a school's curriculum or anywhere that anti-semitic or bias crimes may occur.

This is Norkin at his finest. While he challenges the reasons and background for hate, he manages to infuse the play with humanity. Although the play explore the darkest of subjects, Norkin finds some light. Can we sign a petition to get this on stages everywhere? Hate is a choice. So is hope.