The Apology

by Daphne Macy

3 women, 2 men.

The high school senior who bullied Eitan, a Jewish freshman, and Jia, a Korean-American junior, is late to their scheduled meeting with their principal. Eitan is angry. Jia wants to keep her head down so she can avoid further bullying. Eitan’s father and Jia’s mother want accountability. Principal Jones doesn’t seem invested. Will Eitan and Jia find a path towards true healing?

3 women, 2 men.

The high school senior who bullied Eitan, a Jewish freshman, and Jia, a Korean-American junior, is late to their scheduled meeting with their principal. Eitan is angry. Jia wants to keep her head down so she can avoid further bullying. Eitan’s father and Jia’s mother want accountability. Principal Jones doesn’t seem invested. Will Eitan and Jia find a path towards true healing?

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  • Jewish Plays Project: The Apology by Daphne Macy
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    Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that THE APOLOGY 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.

    Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that THE APOLOGY 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.

    ”

Character Information

  • Eitan
    A Jewish high school freshman. Proudly wears a kippah and fasts on Yom Kippur, but also wears shorts and texts on Shabbat. Passionately opinionated, confident, not afraid to speak his mind.
    15
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Jia
    A Korean-American high school junior. A gifted student who has been conditioned to internalize her emotions and thoughts, but has an extremely rich internal life and clear values. Shy, analytical, avoids conflicts at all costs.
    16
    Asian -- Korean
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Jacob
    Eitan’s father. Proud of his Jewish identity and of his son (on most days…). Centered, level-headed, kind. Believes that his role as a parent is to advocate for and support his child, but more importantly- provide guidance so his child can grow and advocate for himself.
    48
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Hana
    Jia’s mother. A busy self-made businesswoman who has always worked hard to provide for her family. Principled, strong-willed, has a strong sense of justice. Believes that her role as a parent is to teach her child the right way and set her on a clear path to a successful, financially stable life.
    45
    Asian -- Korean
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Principal Jones
    The the high school principal. Has been doing this job for 14 years, and is DONE with it. Does just the bare minimum. Knows how to pay lip service and use fancy jargon, but lacks the energy or care to take real action. She favors certain students. Eitan is not one of them. Jia has completely flown under her radar.
    52
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman