Picking Up Stones an american jew wakes to a nightmare is an 80-minute solo performance written and performed by Sandra Laub. The play has been presented internationally in cultural, educational, and community settings, and continues to evolve as it tours.
Past performances have taken place at festivals, museums, synagogues, universities, and community venues in the United States and the United Kingdom. Each presentation is shaped by the space, the audience, and the moment, with post-show dialogue serving as an integral part of the experience.
Upcoming Performances
USA
Oasis Theater @The Garde Arts, (New London, CT) Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (Chester, CT), Temple Beth Israel (Danielson, CT)
Israel
as of January 27, 2026:
Kibbutz Shomrat
Kibbutz Hanaton
Kfar Yehezkel
Leo Baeck Institute, Haifa
Givat Haviva
Carmiel
Sakhnin (large Arab city in the lower Galil)
Um El Fahm (Arab City in Wadi Ara)
Nazareth
Tzavata Theater, Tel Aviv
Khan Theater, Jerusalem
Beit Sahour (West Bank, just south of Bethlehem)
Yedidya (modern orthodox Congregation, Jerusalem)
Jaffa Arab-Jewish Theater
Kibbutz Ketura, Arava Institute
Mousawa Theater, Haifa
London
Upcoming performance scheduled for 2026, including JW3, June 9th at 7:00PM
JW3 is the only Jewish Community Centre of its kind in the UK, serving as a dynamic, cross-communal hub for Jewish arts, culture, education, and social action.
Additional performances will be announced as bookings are confirmed.
Touring Information
The production is designed for touring and can be presented in a wide range of spaces, including theaters, cultural centers, synagogues, universities, and civic forums. Technical requirements are minimal, and same-day setup is typically possible.
Each performance may be followed by a facilitated talkback or community discussion, tailored to the hosting organization and audience.
Organizations interested in hosting Picking Up Stones are encouraged to to get in touch directly to discuss scheduling and logistics.
Download our Presenter's Kit HERE