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A PRACTICAL TOOL FOR THEATRES PRODUCING JEWISH WORK
Produced by the Alliance for Jewish Theatre, this free guide was created to help non-Jewish theaters produce Jewish plays with authenticity, cultural awareness, and care.
Developed by over 30 Jewish artists, casting directors, dramaturgs, development professionals, and artistic leaders across the field, this guide provides practical, real-world tools for anyone staging work with Jewish content.
Whether you’re a producer, director, stage manager, marketer, or donor engagement lead, this resource is designed to support you.
WHY THIS MATTERS
As antisemitism rises and Jewish stories continue to resonate on stages across the world, this guide is both timely and necessary. It empowers theaters to move beyond stereotypes and assumptions, toward deeper collaboration and understanding.
Let’s produce Jewish work with confidence, respect, and care.
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This guide is a free, evolving resource — designed to support your work and grow with your feedback. Feel free to read, share, or download it.
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WHAT'S INSIDE
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Casting practices that honor identity and nuance
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Marketing tips to avoid stereotypes and promote inclusion
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Development strategies for engaging Jewish and non-Jewish funders
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Community engagement guidance for building trust
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Rehearsal room practices that support Jewish artists
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A calendar of major Jewish holidays and observances
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And much more
WHO'S IT FOR?
This guide was designed for:
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Non-Jewish theaters producing Jewish plays
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Artists collaborating on Jewish content
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Institutions committed to respectful cultural representation
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Jewish artists looking to empower their collaborators

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