Bad Jews: A dark family comedy

Performed at the Dow Arena Theater, “Bad Jews” is the entrée in a fourplay season.

Directed by Anna Steers, rehearsals and preparation for the play began in early January.

Originally published in 2012, by Joshua Harmon, the play is a dark comedy that involves family arguments concerning a material heirloom and religious values. It begins with a song titled, “The Sound of Silence” as a precursor to lead into the play.

With only four actors in the play, the audience will get a more personal experience. According to Steers, the actors prepared for the play by researching the original comedy and by visiting the Museum of Tolerance to gain a better understanding of the context of the play. The play will debut on Friday, March 24, through April 2.