by Elizabeth Swados (Author)
During a weekend retreat sponsored by two female rabbis, the atmosphere in the country
log cabin evolves from shyness and contempt into a tell-all session among adolescent Jewish
girls from all types of families and backgrounds. Stories and songs transcend stereotypes
to fi nd individuality, heart, and humor, and to touch on sensitive issues such as pressure,
self-esteem, the fast pace of this decade and what it means to be a girl - not just a Jewish
girl - in modern society. Meet the loner with the infl atable mattress, the rich girl, the observant
young woman with the gay brother, the anarchist, the all-too-mature teen. and an
intriguing mix of other vivid personalities. Songs range from contemporary to pop tunes
to upbeat numbers based on religious liturgy, all by the author of Runaways, The Red Sneaks,
and other challenging musicals for young casts.