New play reading. The 2023 Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition Winner. 

It is 1957, and three generations of Jewish women are gathered around a Montreal apartment's kitchen table. Jenny, a secretary and 'accidental activist,' has big dreams for her daughter and a surprising second chance at love with her partner, Rivka. When Jenny's mother crashes into their lives the women have to confront their dreams, fears and responsibilities for their communities, the future and each other. The play serves as a standalone sequel to A Man in the House by Elinore Siminovitch and was written by her granddaughter. By Julia Peterson. Directed by Michael Scholar Jr. Featuring: Miranda Calderon, Rosa Laborde, Marla Lukofsky and Berkley Silverman.

Generously sponsored by the Asper Foundation.  

Honorable mention goes to 2nd place winner Her by Deborah Shaw from Toronto, Ontario and 3rd place winner Surviving the Blood Feud by Alan Young from Toronto, Ontario.   

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