Dov And Ali
by Anna Ziegler

Name: Dov And Ali
Brand: Anna Ziegler
SKU: 9780822234555
Rating: 3.33 (3 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Religious Christmas

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth of the themes explored in this play. Many find Ziegler's writing thought-provoking, though some feel it may be overly philosophical at times. Overall, the play challenges audiences to consider complex issues surrounding identity and obligation.

Thought-provoking themesChallenging subject matterOverly philosophical at times

Synopsis

THE STORY: Once upon a time, in the middle of a school, in the middle of Detroit, in the middle of the United States of America, there was a confused teacher and a precocious student.

When Dov, an orthodox Jew, and Ali, a strict Muslim, get caught in a cultural crossfire, both are confronted with the same choice: Will they stand by their beliefs or face the devastating consequences?

Press Reviews

"…a flawless play…In a time of ceaseless snark and cynicism, its earnestness in asking bigger questions can be downright refreshing."
— The New York Times

"In an American tradition of plays such as Oleanna…Anna Ziegler’s four-hander is an intense, intelligent and hugely promising play that plays out clashes of belief systems in the classroom."
— The Guardian (UK)

"DOV AND ALI is a powerhouse play that drives its way through an hour and a half of twists and turns about race, individuality, human relations and role models…There is a resounding truth that pours out of it in all directions…and yet [it] doesn’t preach. There are no answers offered, there are no morals proffered, but when theatre is this good, it reminds you how essential it is."
— Whats On Stage