About the Show

A 13-year-old's world shatters after a hurtful remark at his Bar Mitzvah.

At 13, Ari Freed's world is upended when, during his Bar Mitzvah celebration, his father strikes him down with a single word: Faygele. The sting fractures his already delicate sense of self, forcing him into a battle he never asked for. This is a story of survival in the space between faith and identity, love and duty, past and future—unraveling the complexities of Ari's adolescence and the relationships that shape him.

Critic Reviews (5)

“Galkoff has the physical and emotional dynamism to quickly and believably transform from sardonic to quiveringly anxious, from brashly flirtatious to solemn.”
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"I found myself gripped by Faygele throughout and continually impressed by both the writing and the acting."
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"the heartbreak of a life cut brutally short due to cultural intolerance is all too resonant in both religious and secular contexts."
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“Galkoff delivers Ari’s emotional spiral with vulnerability so convincing that the audience holds its breath.”
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"At points I found it both moving and shocking. Galkoff’s portrayal of Ari feels authentic and powerful."
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