[Mendele] Mendele Personal Notices and Announcements--Montreal International Yiddish Theatre, June 17-25

[Victor Bers]

MENDELE Yiddish Language and Literature

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May 25, 2009

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Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:12:12 EDT
From: ABotwinik at aol.com <mailto:ABotwinik at aol.com>
Subject: : Montreal International Yiddish Theatre Festival, June 17 - 25

I am forwarding this information about the Montreal International Yiddish
Theatre Festival (June 17-25, 2009):

The Montreal International Yiddish Theatre Festival, June 17 - 25, 2009

Be a part of history in the making when The Segal Centre for Performing 
Arts hosts the first ever Montreal International Yiddish Theatre 
Festival. For the first time, the major Yiddish theatres of the world 
are coming together in one place, at one time! Nine days and evenings 
jam-packed with great plays to inspire and entertain you! This Festival 
is the Segal Centre’s salute to the 50th Anniversary of Montreal’s 
world–renowned Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre.
36 EVENTS IN ALL!

Theatre Great classics and modern works! From large scale productions to 
remarkable solo performances! Dozens of artists share their talents in 
dramas, musicals and comedies. Plays from the pens of such great Yiddish 
writers as Singer, Ansky, Gordin and Sholem Aleichem are in the line up. 
Yiddish theatres performing at the Festival include Israel's 
Yiddishpiel, France's Der LufTeater, Romania's Jewish State Theatre of 
Bucharest, Poland's Esther Rokhl and Ida Kaminska State Jewish Theatre, 
the USA's New Yiddish Rep and Montreal's Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre. 
Individual artists will also be coming from Austria and Australia.

Symposium
In partnership with McGill University's Jewish Studies Department, the 
finest scholars of Yiddish theatre will gather at the Segal during the 
Festival. Fascinating topics presented by brilliant minds! Hear from 
Joel Berkowitz, Dov-ber Kerler, Jean-Marc Larrue, Sonia Sarah Lypsic, 
Allan L. Nadler, Eugene Orenstein, Edward Portnoy, Alyssa Quint, Nahma 
Sandrow, Michael Steinlauf, Jeffrey Veidlinger and keynote speaker, Seth 
Wolitz.

Cinema
The Segal Centre's CinemaSpace presents a delightful series of Yiddish 
theatre films as part of the Festival. You will find everything from a 
2008 Yiddish feature film from Israel to the last Yiddish film made in 
Poland in 1948. Also in the Film Festival line-up are recently restored 
classics, contemporary documentaries on Yiddish theatre and filmed 
plays. An array of special guest speakers, including film directors, 
will provide stimulating insights.

Outdoor ZumerFest
Montrealers and tourists of all backgrounds can enjoy a free afternoon 
concert of Yiddish music and dance under the summer sky. Performers from 
around the world will entertain and share their joy of Yiddish culture. 
This is also an afternoon for the whole family, with puppeteers, crafts, 
Yiddish songs for kids, face painting and fun! Music, Exhibits and More 
The festival will be the hub for great music! Enjoy Yiddish music of 
yesteryear and of today, from cutting edge Klezmer to Yiddish theatre 
songs from Yiddish jazz to classical works by Jewish composers. In 
partnership KlezKanada, there will be nightly KlezKaberets. For 
classical music lovers, Musica Camerata presents a chamber concert of 
Jewish composers from France, Italy, Canada and the USA. Exhibits will 
be on display from the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre Archives, the 
Jewish Public Library and the participating Yiddish theatres. A 50th 
anniversary weekend reunion of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre on 
June 19-21 as well as theatre workshops and public lectures are just 
some of the exciting events at the Festival.
A Must-See, World-Class Performing Arts Festival!

Share in the excitement...
Join the celebration...
Together in diversity...

For more information
yiddishtheatrefestival at segalcentre.org 
<mailto:yiddishtheatrefestival at segalcentre.org>
(514)739-2301

Festival Location:
Segal Centre for Performing Arts
5170 Cote-Ste-Catherine Road
Montreal, Quebec,
Canada, H3W 1M7
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