Pamela Weiler Grayson’s New Play OBSERVANT to Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Limited Engagement runs September 12 – 28 at The Chain Theatre

How can we repair the world if we don’t repair ourselves?

In OBSERVANT, three generations of women confront their relationships to their Jewish identities—and to each other. Comedy and tragedy entwine, like a braided challah, when a mass shooting in their community tests the bonds of faith and family. OBSERVANT will headline Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Written by Pamela Weiler Grayson.

One of the themes that runs throughout the play is how to come to terms with and try to improve a violent and chaotic world, when we can’t even seem to get along with our own families or communities, or reconcile our own internal conflicts. The Jewish custom of  “Tikkun Olam,” which translates into “repair the world” or “mend the world,” reflects this deeply-held desire to make the world a better place, even while we struggle with hatred and extreme tribalism. A very timely theme in our current global and national climate.

Written by Pamela Weiler Grayson

Directed by Shellen Lubin

Produced by Red Lyric Productions in Association with Adam Weinstock and Emerging Artists Theatre.

The cast features Yair Ben-Dor, Arielle Flax, Rebecca Hoodwin, Arielle Beth Klein,  and Melissa Wolff.

The creative and production team includes scenic design by Colleen Shea, lighting design by David Castaneda, sound design by Grady Gund, and costume coordinator Sophia Dorio.

Performance schedule:

Thursday, September 12 at 7pm

Saturday, September 14 at 7pm

Monday, September, 16 at 7pm

Wednesday, September 18 at 2pm

Thursday, September 19 at 7pm

Sunday, September 22 at 2pm

Tuesday, September 24 at 7pm

Thursday, September 26 at 7pm

Saturday, September 28 at 7pm