The Jazz Singer (2017)
Produced by
Dancap Productions Inc. and Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company
Playwright: Michael Ross Albert
Director: Tim French
Venue
Meridian Arts Centre – Greenwin Theatre
Run
May 23rd, 2017 – June 18th, 2017
Synopsis
The classic show business story of a son’s struggle between his passion for a Broadway career, and his father’s plans to have him follow in his footsteps as a cantor. This dynamic production features musical numbers by legendary composers and such classic songs as “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy,” “Mammy,” “Sonny Boy,” and You Made Me Love You.” Based on Samson Raphaelson’s 1925 Broadway play and adapted specifically for our audience, this classic story is brought to life in a toe-tapping experience you will never forget. (hgjewishtheatre.com)
Cast
| Patrick Cook | Jack Robin |
| Kaylee Harwood | Mary Dale |
| Theresa Tova | Sara Rabinowitz |
| Victor A. Young | Cantor Yoselle Rabinowtz |
| Aaron Ferguson | Randolph Dillings |
| W. Joseph Matheson | Harry Lee |
| Jivaro Smith | Oscar Davis |
| Luke Opdahl | Ensemble |
| Adriana Crivici | Ensemble |
| Ryan Gifford | Ensemble |
| Victoria Whistance-Smith | Ensemble |
Creative Team
| Michael Ross Albert | Playwright |
| Tim French | Director |
| Tim French | Dramaturge |
| Ryan Gifford | Assistant Choreographer |
| Tim French | Choreographer |
| Mark Camilleri | Music Director |
| Mark Camilleri | Orchestrations |
| Mark Camilleri | Music Arrangements |
| Robin Fisher | Set Designer |
| Siobhán Sleath | Lighting Designer |
| Alex Amini | Costume Designer |
| Emily Porter | Sound Designer |
Music
| Mark Camilleri | Piano |
| Mark Camilleri | Conductor |
| Peter Bleakney | Bass |
| Kevan McKenzie | Drums |
| William Carn | Trombone |
| Pol Coussée | Tenor Saxophone / Clarinet |
| David Dunlop | Trumpet |
Production
| Laurie Merredew | Stage Manager |
| Alice Barnett | Assistant Stage Manager |
| James McKernan | Production Stage Manager |
| James McKernan | Head Carpenter |
| Blair Larmon | Assistant Production Manager |
| Samantha Brown | Head Painter |
| Adrienne Deeley | Head of Properties |
| Adrienne Deeley | Head of Wardrobe |
