Prayer for the French Republic

Prayer for the French Republic
Written byJoshua Harmon
Date premiered2022
Place premieredManhattan Theatre Club
Original languageEnglish
SubjectGenerational trauma
Genredrama

Prayer for the French Republic is a 2022 dramatic stage play by American playwright Joshua Harmon. It centers on a Jewish family living in France as they struggle with their identity due to rising tensions from anti-Semitic attacks. [1][2][3][4] The play won the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.

  1. ^ "Review: For Jews, an Unanswered 'Prayer for the French Republic'". New York Times.
  2. ^ "The Huntington's 'Prayer for the French Republic' is a theatrical blessing". wbur.
  3. ^ "Broadway's 'Prayer For The French Republic' Casts Anthony Edwards, Aria Shahghasemi & More". Deadline.
  4. ^ "She'd never played a Jewish character before. Then, a hit play about antisemitism came along". Forward.