A Century Songbook

Back by popular demand and with exciting new material! The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to present A Century Songbook by the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre (DWYT). This uplifting show, celebrating 100 years of Jewish life in Montreal, was such a hit when it played a limited engagement of 5 performances in 2017 that the Segal Centre is bringing it back to the stage for 14 performances from June 16 to June 30, 2019.

A Musical Journey Dedicated to a Century of Jewish History
Originally developed to honour the centennial anniversary of Federation CJA, this musical retrospective concert celebrates the past hundred years of the Montreal Jewish community’s achievements and challenges through song, dance, and personal stories. Featuring a multi-generational company of 39 and a 6-piece band, this musical journey is fun for the whole family.Performers take us through daily life and historic landmarks: the early immigration to Montreal, the roaring 20s, the union movement, Baron Byng High, Fletcher’s Field, creation of the State of Israel, Sephardic immigration, Expo 67, March of the Living, the Soviet Jewry movement, community advocacy, and more. Iconic songs, dance, personal stories, and projections are woven together to create a rich tapestry of the shared experiences of Montreal Jews through the decades. This expanded version of the original show will feature a larger cast, enhancements to a few of the original songs, and some additional songs.

100 Years of Music in 6 languages
Audiences can look forward to hearing well-loved and contemporary favourites from each era with a repertoire that includes everything from folk music to rock, from anthems to show tunes. While parts of the show are in English, songs are also performed in French, Yiddish, Hebrew—and even Russian and Amharic— all showcasing the diverse origins of the city’s Jewish community and reflecting the community’s issues and contributions from 1917 to 2019.

Two special events to enhance your experience and accessibility
The Segal Centre and Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre believe in theatre’s power to strengthen and connect communities. As such, there will be two special performances of A Century Songbook that seek to bring audiences together.

On Friday, June 21, there will be a special early performance at 6 p.m. followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner.  The dinner is open to all ages.  Seating is limited and tickets for the dinner may be purchased separately.

On Thursday, June 27, the Segal Centre will be hosting its first-ever Relaxed Performance at 7 p.m.  With support from the Conseil des arts de Montréal and as a recipient of a new grant from Inclusive Society as part of their Partnership Research Program funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec, and in collaboration with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation (CRIR) researchers, faculty members of the University of Montreal and McGill University, the Segal Centre is endeavoring to identify existing barriers faced by individuals with disabilities when accessing and experiencing theatre performances. A Relaxed Performance is designed to make the theatre space more comfortable and welcoming to audience members who will benefit from a more relaxed sensory experience and casual environment, including (but not limited to) patrons with an Autism Spectrum disorder, a sensory impairment, language processing limitations, or a learning disability. Other audience members who may benefit from relaxed performances include young children, those with physical impairments, people who experience anxiety, or people not comfortable with the conventions of a traditional theatre space. There will be a more relaxed attitude towards noise and movement within the theatre during the performance. This performance is open to patrons of all abilities.

For pricing and information on these two events, please contact the Box Office at 514-739-7944.

PERFORMANCES
June 16 – June 30, 2019

Previews:
Sunday, June 16 – 1:30 pm
Monday, June 17 – 8:00 pm

Opening Night:
Tuesday, June 18 – 8:00 pm

Regular Run:
Wednesday, June 19 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 20 – 8:00 pm
Friday, June 21 – 6:00 pm (Shabbat Dinner & Show)
Sunday, June 23 – 7:00 pm
Monday, June 24 – 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, June 25 – 8:00 p.m
Wednesday, June 26 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 27 – 7:00 pm (Relaxed Performance)
Sunday, June 30 – 7:00 pm

Matinées:
Sundays, June 23 and 30 – 2:00 pm

SUNDAY @ THE SEGAL
An enriching pre-show lecture on the ideas and themes of A Century Songbook.
Sunday, June 16 – 11:00 am
Entrance is free.

TALKBACKS
A chance to interact with the cast and creative team after the curtain goes down.
Monday, June 24 and Thursday, June 27

For tickets and information: www.segalcentre.org    514-739-7944

Segal Centre
5170 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montreal, H3W 1M7

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