The Workroom

World War II devastated the face of Europe in a way that is difficult for
those who were not there to understand. We can only try to imagine what it is
like to live in a world torn to shreds. The post-war years of reconstruction
reflected this devastation. When the war was finally over and the shouts of
victory faded, the survivors were left to salvage what they could of their lives.
But perhaps the hardest part was letting go of what could not be salvaged
and moving on. The Workroom is a portrait of the survivors.

Jean-Claude Grumberg’s play explores prejudice, anti-Semitism and the devastating consequences of war-evils we would hope to be free of as we have entered the 21st century, yet they continue to play an evident role in today’s society. Set in a cramped and airless tailor’s workroom–six women and two men labor desperately trying to repair their shattered lives. Moni Yakim directs.