“The Aching Heart of
Samuel Kleinerman” by Marion Andre November 2003
Directed
by Ralph Small*
In
honor of Holocaust Education Week 2003, Medina Theatre Ensemble presented a
stage reading of “The Aching Heart of Samuel Kleinerman”. The play concerns a
Berlin family facing choices, that no family should face, hard, cruel choices
requiring the ultimate in courage or self-denial.
“The Menuval of
Minsk” 2003
Written,
Adapted, and Directed by Morris Jacobs
A
fast-paced journey through Jewish humour, an evening of blackout jokes, songs
and skits.
“Setting
The Scene” April 2003
Co-Directed
by Herb Goldstein and Morris Jacobs
Once
again, Medina Theatre Ensemble performed the fruit of its Stagecraft Workshops.
Selected scenes performed were from On Golden Pond, by Ernest Thompson,
Judgment at Nuremberg by Abby Mann, Bad Habits by Terrance McNally, Dr.
Strangelove, By Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, Widows by Stephen
Grecco, Jumping by William Borden
Stagecraft
with Herb Goldstein and Morris Jacobs February
– March 2003
A
Series of 6 Workshops. All included practical lessons followed by improvisation
exercises and scene study.
- Introductory
& History
- Actor and Director
Functions and Interaction
- Character
Development
- Stage Etiquette
and Script Handling
- Auditioning,
Theatre, Film and Radio
- Voice Rehearsal
process
Medina
Theatre Ensemble in Cooperation with Baycrest Holocaust Resource Project
presented the Canadian Premiere of “Hanna Senesh” by Israeli Playwright
Aahron Megged November 2002
Directed
by Ralph Small*
“Hanna
Senesh” is the inspiring, uplifting play about the Jewish war heroine. It
recounts her capture as a resistance fighter, imprisonment, torture and murder
at the hands of the Nazis. Throughout Hanna’s horrifying treatment, her spirit
and resolution remained intact.
Medina
Showcase September 2002
Co-Directed
by Herb Goldstein and Morris Jacobs
A
potpourri of staged readings, performances involved short scenes from familiar
sources. Scenes presented were “The Tomorrow Box”, by Anne Chislett, “Tootsie”,
Arthur”, “Five Finger Exercise” by Peter Shaffer and “Bedazzled”
The Dining
Room written by A.R. Gurney Jr. January 2002
Directed
by Ralph Small* “The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney Jr. represents similar dining
rooms of many families in varying degrees of stability. As a satiric Comedy, it
reveals the mores and manners of a dying society. Often funny and remorseful
with a very moving finale. 6 Actors played 50 various roles.
“The
Wall” by Millard Lampell based on a novel by John Hersey November 2001
Directed
by Sean Mulcahy*
Medina
Theatre Ensemble in honor of Holocaust Education Week 2001 presented a staged reading
performance. The play is about WWII Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto learning to
organize, trust and resist. They find strength to endure, turning their fight
against overwhelming brutality into a moral triumph.
Scenecraft
Presents July 2001
All
scenes Directed by Roselle Stone
Staged
readings of three scenes from “Paris is out”, “Norman is that you?” “Social
Security” An evening of hilarious sidesplitting fun.
Annual Talent Time
June 2001
Coordination
of Talent Morris Jacobs and Herb Goldstein
Members
and non-members sang, danced played instruments, performed magic or simply had
the chance to strut their stuff.
Creative
Drama Workshop May 2001
With Fran Elliot, Theatre Arts
Specialist, B.A., B.Ed
Discovering
and exploring hidden talents in explorative, developmental fun. Specially
designed theatre games, exercises and improvisations.
“Night of
January 16” by Ayn Rand November 2000
Directed
by Vinetta Strombergs*
Medina
Theatre Ensemble presented a staged reading of this courtroom drama that used
audience members as the Jury. The intention was to put the audience and its
values on trial.
“Poor
Ostrich” by Hemro October 2000
Directed
by Virginia Reh*
Medina
Theatre Ensemble presented a staged reading as part of Holocaust Education
Week. “Poor Ostrich” is a realistic fable revealing Jewish attitudes and
reactions in Berlin from 1913-1938, during events leading up to the Holocaust.
Scenecraft
Presents June 2000
All
scenes Directed by Roselle Stone
From
comedic to classic a collection of scenes were presented as concert readings
that entertained and moved the audience as they spent a very special evening
with the actors of Medina Theatre Ensemble
Creative
Drama Workshop Sept 1998
With
Fran Elliot, Theatre Arts Specialist, B.A., B.Ed.
Sharing
experiences in specially designed creative challenges.
Discovering
releasing and mastering ones personal resources while having fun.
* Member of Canadian
Actor’s Equity Association
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With
Fran Elliot, Theatre Arts Specialist, B.A., B.Ed.
Sharing
experiences in specially designed creative challenges.
Discovering
releasing and mastering ones personal resources while having fun.
* Member of Canadian
Actor’s Equity Association
