On One Leg

by Yochai Greenfeld

A group of hostages develop complex relationships with their captors, and live a layered truth in their underground imprisonment. Based on testimonies of freed Israeli hostages, who were held captive by Hamas following October 7th, 2023.

A group of hostages develop complex relationships with their captors, and live a layered truth in their underground imprisonment. Based on testimonies of freed Israeli hostages, who were held captive by Hamas following October 7th, 2023.

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On One Leg

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  • Jewish Plays Project: On One Leg by Yochai Greenfeld
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    Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that ONE ONE LEG 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 ONE ONE LEG 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

  • YONA
    A peace activist from Kfar Aza. Her leg was fractured during her capture. Her nickname is Nina.
    85
    Israeli
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
  • TIKI
    A funny grandmother from Kfar Aza. Tough spirited.
    75
    Israeli
    Female
  • SHIFRA
    A nurse from Kfar Aza. Feels disillusioned about the chance for peace.
    28
    Israeli
    Female
  • TZURI
    A boy from Kfar Aza with severe asthma. His nickname is Tzutzik (Hebrew slang for tiny).
    10
    Israeli
    Male
  • HAMUDI
    A good-hearted Hamas soldier.
    25
    Palestinian
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American
  • SIRUN
    A high ranking Hamas commander. Cold blooded.
    61
    Palestinian
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American