THE SEGAL CENTRE
FOR PERFORMING ARTS
in partnership with the City of Montreal
IS PROUD TO PRESENT
THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE FESTIVAL
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50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION JUNE 19-21 09
As part of the Festival, the Segal Centre will be saluting the 50th anniversary of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre with a Weekend Reunion June 19, 20 and 21, 2009.
IF REGISTERING PLEASE MARK THE EVENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
PROGRAMME FOR REUNION WEEKEND
| FRIDAY, JUNE 19 All Day Registration / Welcome Kit / Kabbalat Shabbat/ An Evening of Nostalgia | |
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| 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | The Symposium on Yiddish Theatre (bring lunch or buy a light lunch in our ArtLounge) |
| 12:00- 1:30 PM | Theatre Workshop, SHTIK, by Jewish Theatre of Austria |
| 2 PM | The National Jewish Theatre of Warsaw presents, Bonjour M. Chagall |
| 4:30-6:30 PM | "Official" Registration, gather and greet old friends |
| 6:30 P.M. | Commemorating 50 Years of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre, Kabbalat Shabbat, Dinner, Desserts, Speeches, Sing-along and fun till all hours |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 20: | Get Together -Theatre Games - Reminiscing - Cast Party |
| 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Group Play Reading with Australian Actor & Broadcaster, Alex Dafner (English and Yiddish) |
| 4:30 pm | Monologues and Songs with Mendy Cahan, Founder and director of YUNG YiDiSH of Israel |
| 7:00 P.M. | Petit Souper |
| 8:00 P.M. | Special activities, reminiscing, surprises |
| 9:35 P.M. | DWYT's award-winning YAYA perform in No More Raisins No More Almonds |
| 10:45 P.M. | Grand Party - together with our international theatre guests |
| SUNDAY JUNE 21 | |
| 10:00 AM | Screening of "Just Dora" in the CinemaSpace** / Brunch / Farewell. The CinemaSpace only has 77 seats and entry is on a first come, first served basis. |
| 12:30 PM | Lecture/Performance: What is The Dybbuk? (in French) with Sarah Sonia Lipsyc |
| 1PM | Outdoor Event: ZumerFest in the Park, Music and Arts Activities |
A reduced price FestiPass for reunion participants is our way of saying thank you to the members of the Yiddish Theatre. With this special low rate, you can see all the plays and, films, enjoy the lectures, theatre workshops, the symposium and meet the artists from other countries. It's really a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become immersed in Yiddish theatre and Yiddish culture!
See Tickets and Festival Schedule Page for rates and programme.
Reserve early to ensure your place!
If you have any questions,
please call Ella Wasserman at 514-739-2301 Ext. 8324.
Special Hotel Rates for Festival
Hotel Ruby Foo's is on Décarie Blvd, within walking distance of the Segal Centre and the Metro, is offering special rates for Festival attendees. Reserve directly with the hotel and tell them you are attending the Segal Centre's Yiddish Theatre Festival.
Special Rates: $112 for a Standard Room and $130 for a Deluxe Room. Enjoy the FREE swimming pool and fitness room, WIFI and free car parking. Visit the Ruby Foo's site for more details http://www.hotelrubyfoos.com .
We look forward to being together!