Masked
by Michael Taub, Ilan Hatsor

Name: Masked
Brand: Michael Taub
SKU: 9780573663512
Rating: 3.88 (11 reviews)

Highlights

Male

90 mins1990sAll MenInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play. Some appreciate its strong connection to real-life situations and relatable themes, while others note its dated elements as it was written in the early '90s. The story of three brothers resonates with audiences, reflecting on choices between personal morals and societal pressures.

Relatable and familiar storylineStrong connection to real-life situationsSome aspects feel dated

Synopsis

An explosive Israeli play about three Palestinian brothers.

Set during the Intifada with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, Masked depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.

Press Reviews

"CRITICS PICK! "Powerful! Remarkably of the moment..."
— The New York Times

"Provocative drama. An articulate calculus of loyalty and betrayal."
— The New Yorker

"A contemporary emotionally charged family drama."
— Time Out New York

"Passionate. Fascinating. A heartbreaker. Hastor's characters have strong, detailed specificity..."
— Newsday

"Powerful tragedy...Its real strength may be in the way its nuanced characters muddy notions of right and wrong."
— Economist

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Na’Im Mid 20s, the middle brother, a senior member in the leadership of the resistance.	male	20s	Mid 20s, the middle brother, a senior member in the leadership of the resistance.
Daoud 30, the oldest brother, married, father of a baby, works in Israel.	male	—	30, the oldest brother, married, father of a baby, works in Israel.
Khalid 18, the youngest brother, a new member in the leader-ship of the resistance.	male	—	18, the youngest brother, a new member in the leader-ship of the resistance.