25 Questions for a Jewish Mother

25 Questions for a Jewish Mother by Kate Moira Ryan, Judy Gold

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Productions (14)
Memoir/Comedy
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60 - 70 minutes
4 W,  (1-21 actors possible: 1-21 W, )
Set: Minimal.

Part memoir and part stand-up routine, this hilarious and affecting play breaks down just what makes Jewish mothers so lamentable, laughable, and lovable. Comedienne Judy Gold and playwright Kate Moira Ryan seamlessly weave actual interviews with Jewish mothers across the United States together with memories from Gold's childhood and her own experiences as a Jewish mother in order to create a performance piece that explores it all: from rugelach to rabbis, matzoh to marriage, Ann Landers to Anne Frank, and guilt to G-D.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Part memoir and part stand-up routine, this hilarious and affecting play breaks down just what makes Jewish mothers so lamentable, laughable, and lovable. Comedienne Judy Gold and playwright Kate Moira Ryan seamlessly weave actual interviews with Jewish mothers across the United States together with memories from Gold's childhood and her own experiences as a Jewish mother in order to create a performance piece that explores it all: from rugelach to rabbis, matzoh to marriage, Ann Landers to Anne Frank, and guilt to G-D.

  • Memoir/Comedy
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 4 W,  (1-21 actors possible: 1-21 W, )
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-045-7

Published Reviews

"...fiercely funny, honest and moving."

The New York Times

"With wit and humor, Gold gives voice to Jewish women's experiences and honors her own experience, while not shying away from the struggles, complexities, and absurdities of Jewish women's lives that are still rarely explored."

Jordan Namerow, Jewish Women's Archive

"...deeply satisfying, both moving and funny..."

David Koteles, nytheatre.com

"[Gold] seamlessly weaves anecdotes from her own life with snippets from interviews conducted with 50 Jewish mothers across the United States."

New York Times

"Gold charms a restive audience with almost mesmeric ability."

Village Voice

"Gold's show is a genuine mitzvah."

Time Out New York

"The show is riotously funny and ultimately quite moving."

Hollywood Reporter

Production History

MAR 07, 2023 - MAR 07, 2023
Basha High School
Chandler, AZ United States
 Basha High School Chandler, AZ United States
JUL 10, 2022 - JUL 10, 2022
N/A
Saratoga Springs, NY United States
 N/A Saratoga Springs, NY United States
FEB 15, 2022 - FEB 28, 2022
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
Winnipeg, MB Canada
 Winnipeg Jewish Theatre Winnipeg, MB Canada
AUG 15, 2020 - AUG 30, 2020
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company
St. Paul, MN United States
 Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company St. Paul, MN United States
SEP 27, 2019 - OCT 06, 2019
Encore Theatre District
Palm Springs, CA United States
 Encore Theatre District Palm Springs, CA United States
MAR 17, 2019 - MAR 17, 2019
Temple Israel
Orange, MA United States
 Temple Israel Orange, MA United States
OCT 01, 2015 - OCT 09, 2015
Sapulpa High School
Sapulpa, OK United States
 Sapulpa High School Sapulpa, OK United States
JUN 06, 2014 - JUN 07, 2014
Basis Schools
tucson, AZ United States
 Basis Schools tucson, AZ United States
FEB 10, 2013 - FEB 10, 2013
Triangle Productions!
Portland, OR United States
 Triangle Productions! Portland, OR United States
FEB 07, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
Triangle Productions!
Portland, OR United States
 Triangle Productions! Portland, OR United States
FEB 07, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
Triangle Productions
Portland, OR United States
 Triangle Productions Portland, OR United States
OCT 12, 2006 - MAY 27, 2007
St. Luke's Theatre
New York City, NY United States
 St. Luke's Theatre New York City, NY United States
JAN 18, 2006 - MAR 19, 2006
Ars Nova Theater
New York City, NY United States
 Ars Nova Theater New York City, NY United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Empty Space Theater
Seattle, WA United States
 Empty Space Theater Seattle, WA United States
No upcoming productions.
FEB 15, 2022 - FEB 28, 2022
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
Winnipeg, MB Canada
 Winnipeg Jewish Theatre Winnipeg, MB Canada
AUG 15, 2020 - AUG 30, 2020
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company
St. Paul, MN United States
 Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company St. Paul, MN United States
FEB 10, 2013 - FEB 10, 2013
Triangle Productions!
Portland, OR United States
 Triangle Productions! Portland, OR United States
FEB 07, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
Triangle Productions!
Portland, OR United States
 Triangle Productions! Portland, OR United States
OCT 12, 2006 - MAY 27, 2007
St. Luke's Theatre
New York City, NY United States
 St. Luke's Theatre New York City, NY United States
JAN 18, 2006 - MAR 19, 2006
Ars Nova Theater
New York City, NY United States
 Ars Nova Theater New York City, NY United States

Awards (1)

GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New York Theater (2007)

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