Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre, Yiddish theatre company at Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal, Canada
Description
The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre is a theatre troupe in Montreal that presents performances mostly in Yiddish, staging both classic and contemporary Jewish plays. The company performs at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts and offers diverse productions throughout the year.
History
The ensemble was founded in 1958 by Ukrainian-Canadian actress Dora Wasserman, growing from her original Yiddish Drama Group. It eventually secured a permanent home at the Saidye Bronfman Centre and became an established cultural institution.
Culture
The theatre keeps Yiddish language alive through performances and connects audiences with Jewish cultural traditions. Productions bring literary works to the stage alongside educational programs that help people discover and engage with this heritage.
Practical
Performances include English and French supertitles, making it easy for people unfamiliar with Yiddish to follow the story. This accessibility feature opens the shows to a wide audience regardless of language background.
Did you know?
Between 1974 and 1988, the ensemble created six adaptations of writer Isaac Bashevis Singer's works. Notable productions during this period included stagings of Yentl and Gimpel the Fool, which became acclaimed achievements.
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