RockBlocked
Written by Sami HarnickA New Comedy Series
Logline
After their grandmother’s passing, three sisters learn that a glamorous emerald engagement ring will go to the first granddaughter engaged. As they meddle, sabotage, and unravel their relationships in pursuit of the heirloom, each sister turns her life upside down — sometimes for the better, often for the worse.
Themes
● Changing oneself for love—and the consequences of those changes.
● The weight of family tradition and how it shapes personal identity.
● How materialism can lead to self-destruction.
Personal / Why Now / Intro
As a Jewish woman, I’ve always been deeply connected to the rich culture and traditions of my heritage. Rockblocked explores not only the significance of family legacy within the Jewish community but also the fascinating—and often irrational—attachment people, particularly women, develop toward material items, especially jewelry. This attachment can be symbolic and, at times, deeply destructive. Through the pursuit of a family heirloom, the series explores how an obsession with a physical object, such as a wedding ring, can reveal the darker aspects of people, disrupt relationships, and lead to moral corruption. Something meant to represent love and tradition can, when idolized, transform into a symbol of power and manipulation. In researching this, I asked many women what heirloom they’ve always wanted and why. The responses were often vague; it was difficult to obtain a straightforward answer. This attachment feels built into our DNA: a desire to claim something tangible and precious that holds the weight of generations.
Live Reading in Los Angeles
RockBlocked recently had a successful elevated live reading in Los Angeles at Stephen Wise Temple, bringing the pilot to life with an incredible cast and creative team. We are currently seeking donations to help take RockBlocked into production, with opportunities to join the project as a future producer at various levels—all contributions are tax-deductible and include special recognition from our team. Stay tuned—footage from the live reading will be available to watch soon, and be sure to follow along on social media for updates as we continue building the world of RockBlocked.
Cast
Dee — Hannah Aaron Brown
Sai — Jessie Gill
Abby — Sami Harnick
Jake — Grant Miller
Becca — Lauren Ashley Hill
Robert — Harris Shore
Hadassah — Pamela Heffler
Rabbi / Josh / Great Uncle Martin — Mark Feuerstein
Miriam / Esther / Alice — Laura Jacobson
Rachel / Mystery Guest — Ashley Dulaney
Great Uncle Martin’s Girlfriend — Sophia Delucchi
Student / The Strangers — Quaz Degraft
Action Reader — Sivan Propper
