CHARLES DICKENS' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
CHARLES DICKENS' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Adapted by Gale Childs Daly
Directed by Tazewell Thompson\
CHARLES DICKENS' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Adapted by Gale Childs Daly
Directed by Tazewell Thompson\
The Eye of the Storm
The most powerful moments in music and life, are the special moments of vision and perspective in the midst of life's emotional turmoil. This concert delves into the heart of the storm through the "Dumka", a musical genre dedicated to emotional reflection in between bursts of energy, including works by Tchaikovsky and Rebecca Clarke and topped off with Dvorak's all time favorite piano quintet.
A staged reading co-presented with The Strand Theater
Written by Rabbi Lynne A. Kern and Ronda Spinak
Developed and originally performed at Los Angeles Jewish Women’s Theatre
VIP ticket includes pre-show dinner.
When headstrong Kate is married off to Petruchio, expect fireworks. Meanwhile, a zany competition heats up for her sister’s hand and dowry. Love and money make people do strange things! The Taming of the Shrew is a rollicking romantic comedy that has influenced generations of entertainment, including the teen movie “Ten Things I Hate About You” and Anne Tyler’s 2016 novel, “Vinegar Girl.” Four hundred years after Shakespeare’s death, Shrew remains one of his most popular comedies even though its concluding speech about gender roles offends.
Recommended for children ages 5+, and their families. Children ages 15 and under are eligible for child prices.
Greg Jukes narrates the classic Russian fairytale The Firebird, set to original ballet music composed by Igor Stravinsky and performed by the Columbia Orchestra and Towson University Community Dance.
Don’t miss this magical production, featuring some of our very own dancers from the Towson University Community Dance Program, taught at TU and the JCC.
Maryland premiere
Comedy/Drama
Israel, 2016
Director: Roee Florentin
Hebrew with subtitles, 103 min.
Adi Levi – the perfect father, husband, and son – thinks he may not have long to live so he decides to finally start enjoying himself. The problem is that he doesn’t know how. A chance encounter with Natalya – a stunning, free-spirited dogwalker – soon turns into a crash course on how to live life to its fullest. Will Adi go on being a good boy, or will he, for the first time in his life, be brave enough to be who he really wants to be?
Maryland premiere
Documentary
Israel, 2015
Directors: Tal Barda & Noam Pinchas
Hebrew/English/Swahili with subtitles, 55 min.
Join us on Easter Monday, April 17, at 10 a.m. for the classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, performed as a family-friendly 90-minute matinee in our gorgeous Downtown theatre. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Thrilling sword fights, sumptuous costumes, live music, and Shakespeare's poetic storytelling will delight all ages. Meet the actors after the play for audience talk-back and selfies. All tickets only $15, with general admission seating.
Maryland premiere
Drama
Israel, 2016
Director: Ori Sivan
Hebrew with subtitles, 97 min.
Sentimental and funny, The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in history for a reason. With a romantic tale of young lovers inspired by Romeo and Juliet, and memorable love songs accompanied by a lilting harp, it enchants audiences. A simply charming boy and girl next door are nudged toward marriage by their matchmaking Dads. Despite the Dads’ shenanigans and best intentions, the young couple must figure it out for themselves. With universal themes and a heartwarming earnestness, it’s appropriate for all ages.
Maryland premiere
Documentary
Israel, 2015
Director: Laura Bialis
English/Hebrew with subtitles, 90 min.
East Coast premiere
Drama
Germany/Austria, 2016
Director: Andreas Gruber
German with subtitles, 120 min.
Nine-year old Johanna is growing up in the 1960s as a good Catholic girl in a provincial Austrian town. When her blind grandmother Ruth tells her the secret about their Jewish past, the “sleeping dogs” of the family history awake. But unlike her traumatized mother, Johanna doesn’t want to hide. To show her pride in her family heritage, Johanna changes her name to Hanna.
Special guest: Dr. Uta Larkey, Goucher College