Teatron Presents KOSHER LUTHERANS, 11/10-11/21

Hanna and Franklyn are a perfect Jewish couple who desperately want to have a child of their own, but can't. A young woman from Iowa, pregnant and God-fearing, offers them to adopt her baby. Just before the adoption papers are signed, the couple realizes that she doesn't know they're Jewish. Fearing that this may put the adoption in jeopardy, they decide to pose as Lutherans-but how far are they willing to go to have a family?

This extremely funny comedy doesn't stay away from tackling serious issues," says the Director, Ari Weisberg. 'Is it Moral?' Franklyn is asked when he tries to conjure his best friends to pretend that they're all Lutherans. 'Well, there are many levels of morality here... you could consult the highest rabbinical authorities on the nuances of our actions but --. No! It's not moral! It's totally immoral!'

TEATRON Theatre has assembled a great cast for KOSHER LUTHERANS. The cast of five includes returning actors Ron Boyd (THE DYBBUK, BLUISH) and Melissa Battey-Pratt (BLUISH) as well as Jada Rifkin, Richard Hoffman and Veronika Brylinska. Stage Managed by Bianca Raso.

Directed by Ari Weisberg, Artistic Director and founder of TEATRON Theatre, KOSHER LUTHERANS opens TEATRON's eighth season of fine Jewish-themed plays. It will be followed this season by HARD LOVE and A HAMBURGER IN A PITA. Season subscriptions are available with savings of 20% off.

TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre, now in its eighth season, is a professional theatre producing plays from Canada and the world's communities. Unveiling the treasures of Jewish tradition, enriching and inspiring the Jewish experience of all theatregoers, leading to better understanding and harmony, while maintaining Jewish values.

Ari Weisberg, founder and Artistic Director of TEATRON Theatre, has a rich and varied career in theatre and television. His directing and design credits include THE MELVILLE BOYS, MURDER AMONG FRIENDS, THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, THIS NIGHT, THE CHOSEN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE TENTH MAN, THE GOD OF ISAAC, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER,A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, THE DYBBUK, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BLUISH. A graduate of Queen's University, Ari spent 18 years directing and producing for television in Kingston, ON.

Performances:

Preview: Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 1 p.m. Opening night: Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 8 p.m. Runs Tuesdays to Thursdays, Saturdays and Sunday at 8 p.m.; and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. (dark on Friday) till Nov. 21, 2010.

Ticket prices Adult|Student|Senior Premium seating
Preview $19|$19|N/A
Mid-week and matinees $31|$26|$37
Saturday night $36|$30|$48
Taxes and all charges included.

For tickets:
In person at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St.: By phone Season Subscriptions 416-733-0545. Group and single shows: 416-781-5527. Online www.teatrontheatre.com

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