Yichud / Seclusion (2009)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Julie Tepperman
Director: Aaron Willis
A previous workshop version of this show was shown at the Ashkenaz Festival at Harbourfront Centre in on August 31 and September 1, 2008.
Venue
Run
January 8th, 2009 – January 18th, 2009
Synopsis
Traditional Jewish law requires that newly married couples be alone together in an enclosed room for a short period of time immediately following the wedding ceremony in a ritual called Yichud (Seclusion). Join newlyweds Rachel and Chaim in the Yichud room moments after their wedding ceremony, where the nervous young couple is alone together for the very first time…EVER. Awkward moments and uncertain expectations make for a hilarious and touching encounter. (harbourfrontcentre.com)
Cast
| Neil Naft | The Rebbe |
| Linda Kash | Malka Blitzer, mother of the Bride |
| Paul O’Sullivan | Mordechai Blitzer, father of the Bride |
| Julie Tepperman | Rachel Blitzer, the Bride |
| Michael Rubenfeld | Menachem Berman, the Groom's oldest brother |
| Daniel Karasik | Noam Berman, the Groom's youngest brother |
| Adam Lazarus | Ephraim, the Groom's first cousin, from New York |
| Aaron Willis | Chaim Berman, the Groom |
Creative Team
| Julie Tepperman | Playwright |
| Aaron Willis | Director |
| Beth Kates | Designer |
| Aviva Chernick | Music Arrangements |
Music
| Aviva Chernick | Vocalist |
| Tom Howell | Violin |
| Ronen Segall | Accordion |
Production
| Sandy Plunkett | Stage Manager |
Staff
| Jamie Monteiro | Venue Technician |
| Simon Rossiter | Festival Lighting Designer |
