YAHRZEIT – Public Reading for a New Play by Jason Aaron Goldberg

About the Event

Join us for a free, one-night-only public reading of YAHRZEIT, a brand-new Las Vegas-set play by award-winning playwright and filmmaker Jason Aaron Goldberg (JAG).

This is a unique opportunity to experience the development of a new theatrical work, brought to life by talented actors and the vibrant energy of a live audience. Laugh, reflect, and immerse yourself in the process of storytelling as it unfolds in real time.

Be the first to witness the evolution of this powerful and comedic ghost story—then stick around to share your thoughts and connect with the creative team.

About the Play - YAHRZEIT

On the anniversary of his wife’s passing, a young widower lights a traditional Jewish Yahrzeit candle. When his wife mysteriously returns from beyond, cultures and generations collide—each with their own desires for how to handle her reappearance.

Years later, a paranormal reality show, Poltergeist Pursuit, descends on the home, searching for the ghost of Vera.

YAHRZEIT is a modern ghost comedy that explores universal themes of loss, mourning, and closure—with humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural.

Starring

Yisrael Dubov, Mercedez Davis, Allan Goldberg, Anastasia Lutz, Steven Delgado, Veronica Welch, Rafael Adame, and Andy Ryan

About the Director - Jason Aaron Goldberg (JAG)

JAG is a film and theatre artist with a focus on humanity in his storytelling. A three-time NEA Grant Awardee, his plays have been developed and presented at organizations across the country, including New York Theatre Workshop, Pasadena Playhouse, Great Plains Theatre Conference, Theatricum Bontanicum, and more. His LGBTQ comedy MAIN DRAG won the Purple Skies Award at the “My True Colors Festival” and received an AEA Showcase in NYC. His immigration themed play POSTGAME was presented in Athens, Greece. His feature film THE THREE Es, which followed a wounded warrior family as they struggle with the impending arrival of their wounded son, won multiple "Best of the Fest" awards on the festival circuit and is now available on Amazon. He followed this film with the short film EVERY 85 MINUTES, about a female veteran struggling with MST during the Covid pandemic. He is a graduate of UNLV Fine Arts and a member of SAG/AFTRA and the Dramatists Guild. YAHRZEIT is his newest play.

Supported By

This project is supported by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Don’t miss this night of theater, community, and creativity.

Invite a friend, show up curious, and help breathe life into a brand-new play-in-progress.