Esther Made Me Do It

A new play about obsession, Judaism, girlhood, and coming of age!

At the heart of Esther Made Me Do It are Naomi (Clara Dossetter) and Ruth (Laura Herskov), two best friends navigating their relationship to Judaism and each other. As they prepare to audition for their local Purim shpiel, Naomi is determined to land the role of Esther and launch her theatrical career. Ruth, however, grapples with feelings for Naomi and must decide how much longer she can put her friend’s ambitions before her own. These two theater-obsessed, opinionated teenage besties lead audiences through a complex, often humorous exploration of growing up, devotion, and the intersections of Jewish and Queer identities.