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THE BRAID

3435 Ocean Park Blvd #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Not That Jewish
Not That Jewish
12/12 - 6/29/2025


On stage with the passion and comedy chops that earned her a Showtime Network comedy special and an American Comedy Award nomination as one of ...



HOLD ME, HEAL ME To Have L.A. and Bay Area Premiere In March


by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2025

Hold Me, Heal Me, a new work sharing surprising moments of kindness that serve as a bolt of hope and inspiration, will premiere on March 15, 2025. This show will be performed across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and live on Zoom for a global audience.  ...

TRAVELER'S PRAYER to be Presented at The Braid in January


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2025

Traveler’s Prayer, a powerful new theatre show of true Jewish travel stories, is set to be presented at The Braid, which for 17 years has brought authentic Jewish stories to the stage. Learn more....

WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THIS HERITAGE World Premiere to be Presented by The Braid


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024

The first-ever theatre show to explore the lives of Asian American Jews will have its world premiere at The Braid. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....

Jewish Immigrant Narratives Come To Life In YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE


by A.A. Cristi - February 29, 2024

Explore the resilience and wisdom of Jewish immigrant narratives in this new stage production. Yearning to Breathe Free will have its world premiere at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles at 12:00pm on Sunday, March 17....

Antisemitism Laid Bare In New Theatre Show I LOVED JEW, I LOVED JEW: True Stories By Acclaimed Writers


by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2023

Antisemitism Laid Bare in New Theatre Show: True Stories by Acclaimed Writers explores the impact of antisemitism through powerful storytelling. Discover the thought-provoking narratives that shed light on this important issue....

Historic Theatre Season Breaks New Ground For Jewish Culture & Brings New Voices To The Stage


by Blair Ingenthron - October 07, 2023

The Braid's 16th season offers a historic lineup of Jewish stories brought to life on stage. Don't miss these powerful and authentic performances that celebrate shared humanity through storytelling. Featuring acclaimed writers like Rob Eshman and André Aciman....

Holocaust Museum LA to Present REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PRESENT in Collaboration with The Braid


by Blair Ingenthron - July 24, 2023

In its first partnership with the renowned Jewish story company The Braid, Holocaust Museum LA will present the live-theater production of 'Remembrance of Things Present,' Sunday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. at the museum....

New Theatre Show WHAT A SURPRISE! Tackles Surprising Moments, Jewish Values


by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2023

Surprises have become unsurprising! Our tumultuous times disorient us and division has jaded us. But Jewish values have a special power to anchor, guide and uplift, as a new theatre production demonstrates in What a Surprise! This show will be performed in person in California and live on Zoom May 7...

Daring Stories of Queer Jews Take the Stage at The Braid


by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023

Being yourself can involve risking it all. The breathless drama and liberating joy of the Jewish Queer experience is captured in a new work of theatre by The Braid, the go-to Jewish story company. ...

New Theatre Explores The Stories of Those Raised By Holocaust Survivors In REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PRESENT


by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2023

All of us live in the shadow of the Holocaust. It forever shaped the generations that came after it, both within the Jewish world and throughout the whole of humanity. And no one knows what living in this shadow truly means better than the children and grandchildren of its survivors. Yet too rarely ...

Past Shows


The Braid (formerly Jewish Women's Theatre), the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Chamber Players (LAJSCP), and Temple Isaiah will honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day with the ...

Not That Jewish
Not That Jewish
5/7 - 6/26/2016


2015 LA Drama Critics Award Nominee for solo performance and Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and comedian Monica Piper explores her Jewish roots and present life ...

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