YICHUD (Seclusion) (2010)
Produced by
Convergence Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille
Playwright: Julie Tepperman
Director: Aaron Willis
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Run
February 10th, 2010 – February 27th, 2010
Synopsis
Set in Toronto’s Orthodox Jewish community, Yichud (Seclusion) is an unforgiving, tender and humorous exploration of the universal desire for intimacy and how we cope with the repression of that desire.
The first incarnation of this remarkable work was developed by Convergence Theatre at Toronto Fringe’s Next Stage Festival in January where it garnered high praise. This newly redeveloped production will take over the building as it drops us into the intimate moments surrounding the arranged marriage of Rachel & Chaim and the impact their union has on their families. (ticketweb.ca)
Cast
| Julie Tepperman | Rachel Blitzer, the bride |
| Diane Flacks | Malka Blitzer, mother of the bride |
| Richard Greenblatt | Mordechai Blitzer, father of the bride |
| Michael Rubenfeld | Menachem Berman, the groom’s older brother |
| Jordan Pettle | Ephraim Berman, the groom’s oldest brother |
| Aaron Willis | Chaim Berman, the groom |
| Kevin Chiao | Wedding Guest |
| James Fanizza | Wedding Guest |
| Sochi Fried | Wedding Guest |
| Kate Kudelka | Wedding Guest |
| Teresa Labriola | Wedding Guest |
| John McNeill | Wedding Guest |
| Michael Orlando | Wedding Guest |
| Ruthie Pytka-Jones | Wedding Guest |
| Noah Schwartz | Wedding Guest |
| Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski | Wedding Guest |
| Sasha Singer-Wilson | Wedding Guest |
| Norah Smith | Wedding Guest |
Creative Team
| Julie Tepperman | Playwright |
| Aaron Willis | Director |
| Richard Greenblatt | Consulting Director |
| Richard Greenblatt | Dramaturge |
| Beth Kates | Set Designer |
| Beth Kates | Costume Designer |
| Beth Kates | Lighting Designer |
| Aviva Chernick | Musical Director |
| Aviva Chernick | Original Composition |
| Katarzyna Misztal-McCubbing | Design Assistant |
Music
| Ronen Segall | Accordian |
| Jeffrey Wilson | Percussion |
| Christopher Willes | Clarinet |
Production
| Sandy Plunkett | Stage Manager |
| Sam Thompson | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Shira Schwartz | Production Consultant |
| Therese Comeau | Wigs |
| Judi Cooper-Sealy | Wigs |
| Jacqueline Robertson-Cull | Wigs |
| Anna Treusch | Scenic Painter |
| Jung-Hye Kim | Head of Wardrobe |
| Jung-Hye Kim | Head of Properties |
| Samantha Serles | Rehearsal Script Coordinator |
Staff
| Ryan McDougall | Production Manager |
| Peter Eaton | Venue Technician |
