The Mulberry Tree

In the years before 1948 and the founding of the state of Israel, in a village where Jews, Christians, and Muslims have lived side by side peacefully for centuries, a Palestinian boy and his beloved neighbor, the local Rabbi, struggle to maintain their friendship—until it becomes impossible.

An achingly human story rooted in relationships and communities, The Mulberry Tree is a play about Palestine’s past and a heartbreaking but hopeful ode to its future. Written by longtime collaborators Hannah Eady (born in Palestine) and Edward Mast (born in California), the story shows the painful price of loyalty and betrayal while honoring the power of memory.

At its 2024 debut, The Mulberry Tree was praised by audiences and critics.

“Stunning, absolutely necessary theater.”—Jim Nicola (founder, New York Theater Workshop)

“… the perfect play for today … And in the end … yes, a ray of hope.”—ELJNY.com

“… not to be missed … resonates with contemporary themes of displacement and friendship.”—Garden State Journal.