Righteous Among Us

Mila, an African-American researcher at a civil rights museum, spends her days collecting oral histories from the descendants of those who saved Jews—and those who were saved—during the Holocaust. But when she uncovers that one celebrated family’s heroic legacy is built on a lie, Mila must decide whether to protect a comforting myth or reveal a painful truth. As the discovery ripples outward, she is forced to confront not only the consequences of her choice, but her own need to believe in heroes among ordinary people. Righteous Among Us is a searing and deeply human exploration of moral courage, collective responsibility, and the cost of standing up for truth in moments of social and political upheaval. The play asks urgent questions about bystanders, legacy, and who controls the stories we pass down, asking questions that resonate powerfully in our current moment.