“New Nose, New Me”

In this original piece, Sami explores the tradition of sixteen-year-old Jewish women undergoing nose jobs, sharing her family's personal experience—her grandmother, mother, and her—all receiving the procedure. The show reflects how the Jewish people often use humor to address sensitive topics. Despite facing criticism from peers who labeled it "offensive" or "political," she created a piece of which she is incredibly proud. Through this work, she embraces the kugel-baking, stomach-aching, kvetching girl she will always be.

Creative Team:

Producers: Cantor Emma Lutz and Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback

Music Director: Dr. Tali Tadmor

Percussionist: Jeff Stern

Videographer: Raz Husany

Original Arranger: Harry Castle

Original Story Consultant: Kathleen Wrinn

Created at Syracuse University, a year later she debuted the piece in Los Angeles, California at Stephen Wise Temple. Interviewed by Ryan Torok, the show was publicized in the Jewish Journal. She is proud to write her own material and hopes to continue breathing life into this unique story.