The sun is going down. Shabbat is almost over. You - the matriarch of a family who has left the Forest, crossed the Desert, and made a life in this New Place - you are now in your twilight hours. No longer able to see or speak, your three daughters have returned home to keep vigil by your side. As they dredge up History, warping time, space, and language around you, your only hope for peace may be your granddaughter, the one person who seems to notice you’re still there. An experiment in radical empathy, and come apart compresses a thousand years of Jewish diaspora history into a single generation to examine the violence assimilation yields, the false promise of America, and the rituals through which we might begin to heal.

Please note that there are two versions of this production: in-person at The Tank, and virtual. Please be sure you are selecting the ticket option for the version that you are looking for.

Please note that the in person show will be performed in the dark. For the virtual production, the audience will be asked to be blindfolded for the duration of the production.

This show features graphic descriptions of violence and abusive situations.
For the in-person performance, please note that the live performer will also be masked for their safety and that of the audience.

"and come apart is written by Eric Marlin and directed by Lila Rachel Becker.
The cast features the vocal talents of Ching Valdes-Aran, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, Meredith Alexander, and Amy Rodriguez. Rodriguez will also appear live for the in-person performances.

The design team includes: Alahna Watson (Art Director), Phil Johnson (Sound Designer and Engineer), and Avi Amon (Composer). The dramaturg is Luke Daniel White. The production team includes: Aubrey Near (Line Producer), Adam Koob (Stage Manager, Recording), Eponine Myles (Stage Manager, The Tank).”