Rite of Passage

A father and son’s compelling journey through grief.

Written by Izzy Salant

A new semi-autobiographical story by the young playwright Izzy Salant who brings his family's true story to life with an amazing sensitivity grounded in love and faith.

A tragic secret haunts Harold while he is preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. Why did his mother suddenly die and what are others not telling him? His father, David, finds himself in the throws of moral battle over whether or not to reveal the truth to his autistic son. Written with a mixture of love and humor, Rite of Passage is a story of a young man and his father coping with loss as they rebuild their family and hope for the future.

“I don’t need you to shield me from the world. I need you to make sure I can face it.” — Harold

2023 Sensory-Friendly Production

July 13-30, 2023

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts 257R Granite Street, Rockport, MA

Directed by Myriam Cyr

Produced by Punctuate4 Productions

CAST
*David Greenbaum:* Peter Berkrot
*Harold Greenbaum:* Noah Greenstein
*Maura Greenbaum:* Jocelyn Duford
*Lorraine Weinstock:* Pamela Battin-Sacks
*Rabbi Jacob Lebowitz:* Steven Sacks
*Sue Goldberg:* Karen Lundh

2022 Reading

July 11, 2022

B’nai Israel Congregation · Rockville, MD

Directed by Myriam Cyr

Produced by Punctuate4 Productions

“Amazing show. So powerful, but surprising humor too” - Bruce Alpert

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“A special and emotional evening. The actors were terrific and the play was moving and thought provoking.” - Mike Feldman

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“What a powerfully told story…” Jay Goldman

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“It really was a moving experience.” -Michale Wilcove

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“Amazing show. So powerful, but surprising humor too” - Bruce Alpert 〰️ “A special and emotional evening. The actors were terrific and the play was moving and thought provoking.” - Mike Feldman 〰️ “What a powerfully told story…” Jay Goldman 〰️ “It really was a moving experience.” -Michale Wilcove 〰️

CAST
*David Greenbaum:* Scott Morgan* (AEA)
*Harold Greenbaum:* Noah Greenstein
*Maura Greenbaum:* Jocelyn Duford
*Lorraine Weinstock:* Pamela Battin-Sacks
*Rabbi Jacob Lebowitz:* Steve Sacks
*Sue Goldberg:* Myriam Cyr* (AEA)
*Member of Actor’s Equity

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