Barbara Trainin Blank

A native New Yorker, Barbara Trainin Blank grew up on a steady diet of theatre, opera, ballet, museums, and classic films, which fueled her career in writing about the arts. Now based in Maryland, she is a journalist, book author, grant writer, and aspiring playwright who contributes arts features regularly to several print and online publications.

Hanukkah Santa with festive costume and menorah.

cast of 3

10 minute comedy

Time to call the rabbi, this is a real emergency. Sam ran out at 4 AM with his santa suit. But it's Hannukah!  

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute drama

Isidor and Ida Straus lost their lives prematurely on the deck of The Titanic, but their love, arguments, and an additional consolation survive the wave.
Book cover for "How to Marry the Rabbi" by Barbara Trainin Blank.

1 man, 4 women

20 minute comedy

When the rabbi's wife unexpectedly walks out on him, three women compete to win the rabbi's heart. This heartwarming comedy is sure to be a hit!

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