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Forever Young: A Ghetto Story


by Darrah Teitel

a world premiere directed by Sarah Kitz

In a Jewish ghetto at the height of the Second World War, a group of youths plot what will become known as the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, while coming of age. This sharp comedy from Darrah Teitel (Behaviour, The Apology) is a story of youth, revolution, and betrayal in Poland, 1943 as these young socialists rise to face their oppressors and change the world.

Content Notes

This play is a comedy about political organizing set within the context of the Holocaust. Please be advised that this play deals with themes of oppression, class struggle, antisemitism and racism. There are discussions about health/sickness, death, assassination, genocide and suicide. There is the use of mild swearing, a prop gun and sounds of gunfire throughout the play. Additionally, there are flashing lights from a camera used throughout the play. 

 More detailed content notes surrounding the themes and technical elements of the play will be available on Thursday November 10th.

 
 

Nov 8—20, 2022

Tuesday—Friday: 8pm

Saturday: 4pm & 8:30pm

Sunday: 2pm

Accessibility information for this show is available below.

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Show length

Forever Young: A Ghetto Story is approximately 2 hours long, plus a 20 minute intermission.

Audio Pre-Show Note

The Audio Pre-Show Note is a description of the set, props, plot and characters in the production. Listen to the Audio Pre-Show note for “Forever Young: A Ghetto Story” here and read a transcript here.

Audio Preshow Note
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Cast

Aviva Armour-Ostroff | Felicia

Ori Black | Izzy

Brittany Kay | Eden

Drew Moore | Christian

Billie Nell | Joshua

Creative Team

Laurie Champagne | Stage Manager

Olivier Fairfield | Sound Designer

Seth Gerry | Lighting Designer

Vanessa Imeson | Costume Designer

Sarah Kitz | Director

Jane Osborn | Assistant Stage Manager

Megan Piercey Monafu | Intimacy Director

Brian Smith | Set Designer

Darrah Teitel | Playwright

Evan Webber | Dramaturg

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Accessibility Info

  • Previews are public performances before the official opening to allow the director, design team, cast, and crew to make small adjustments to the show that weren't found during rehearsals before critics are invited to attend. For mainstage shows, previews are the 1st Tuesday and 1st Wednesday of the show.

  • The 1st Sunday of each mainstage production is Pay-What-You-Decide (PWYD) Sunday. Any remaining tickets 24 hours before this performance can be purchased for any price you decide. These are available by calling or coming into the box office. PWYD is not currently available online.

  • Learn more about the production and go behind the scenes with the people behind the show.

    On marked days, when the curtain drops, you’ll be invited to stay for a Q+A with some cast/company members.

  • Some of our shows are sold at 50% capacity, for those who are looking for a bit more space between you and your seat-neighbour. Masks are required for these performances.

  • During relaxed performances, you are welcome to get up, move, stretch, leave and re-enter the theatre as your body needs.

    These performances include a display in the lobby with pieces from the show, a chill-out space or a quiet room for you to use if you require a calmer space. They also feature a pre-show introduction to the play and the audience lights will be left on slightly.

    For the 22-23 Season, all our relaxed performances will have a reduced capacity: only 50% of tickets will be sold. Masks are required for these performances.

  • Some people's access needs require American Sign Language interpretation (ASL).

    This means spoken English is interpreted into ASL. These shows will have ASL interpreters on the stage during the performance.

  • To provide more financial accessibility to attending theatre at GCTC, we are offering limited Pick-Your-Price tickets available for each performance.

    This offer is separate from the Pay-What-You-Decide show.

    Pick-Your-Price tickets are available for $15, $25, and $35. Pick whichever price makes the most sense for you.

    To take advantage of this program online, enter the promo code at checkout:

    $15 | enter promo code PYP15

    $25 | enter promo code PYP25

    $35 | enter promo code PYP35

  • Our audio pre-show notes give you a full description of what will be on stage, as well as answering some frequently asked questions about the production and GCTC’s location.

    Listen to the Audio Pre-Show note for “Forever Young: A Ghetto Story” here and read a transcript here.

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