Cast (in alphabetic order):

Ron Boyd – Gardiner, John, Jehovah’s Witness 1, Andy, Jew for Jesus

For TEATRON Theatre, THE DYBBUK, BLUISH, KOSHER LUTHERANS, A HAMBURGER IN A PITA and DECEIVED. Ron is thrilled to take a multi-role in this fun show.  Ron has starred in several productions for the Holy Blossom Temple Stagecraft Company, among them THE PRICE, I'M NOT RAPPAPORT, EINSTEIN'S GIFT, GOD OF VENGEANCE, and BROOKLYN BOY. He has also performed with Juno-Award-winning children's performers Judy and David in productions of GOLDIROCKS, PIGMANIA, RED'S IN THE HOOD, and BEANSTOCK. Ron guest starred on an episode of CTV's CORNER GAS, and can be seen on the web on the award-winning web series STAR TREK: PHASE II.

Reva Lawry* – Esther, Mary Anne, Jehovah’s Witness

For TEATRON Theatre, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO and CHAIM’S LOVE SONG. Reva’s theatrical career spans over 40 years.  Among other credits she appeared in a number of episodes of THE WAYNE & SHUSTER SHOW and numerous commercials, and she studied with Michael Shurtleff in California during which time she appeared in the daytime series CAPITAL.  Reva also toured for nine years with Theatre on the Move.  She produced and directed Neil Simon’s COME BLOW YOUR HORN in Yiddish and English at the Limelight Dinner Theatre.  Reva is pleased to be back working with Ari once again.

Scott Leaver* − Will, Keiran, Micah, Mormon Missionary

A Dora nominated actor, some of Scott’s recent theatre credits include Mr. Tumnus in NARNIA and BLOOD BROTHERS (Gypsy Theatre/John Dalingwater), Mortimer in the Dora Award winning play LOVE YOU FOREVER…AND MORE MUNSCH (LKTYP/Sue Miner), PALACE OF THE CINNABAR PHOENIX (Patria/R. Murray Schafer), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Bathurst Street Theatre/Tracey Flye), as well as recent roles in both Toronto’s NextStage and SummerWorks festivals. Some of Scott’s most recent film work has included Omni on the television and web series TEAM EPIC (PLP / BiteTV), as well as appearances for SPACE CHANNEL and on the series GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS. Scott is a graduate of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts where he received his College Diploma in the Performing Arts.

Jesse Nerenberg* − Aaron

Originally from Montréal, Jesse is now a Toronto-based actor. Theatre credits include: Alan Strang in EQUUS (Hart House); Charlie in MARY'S WEDDING (Brantbury Fair/Toronto Fringe), Jimmy Harper in REEFER MADNESS (Lower Ossington); THUMB (Prague Fringe Festival); Toulouse-Lautrec in BEAU DE TOMBER DES CIEUX (2010 New Voices Festival); Horst in BENT (Theatre Engine); Billy Corman in SERIOUS MONEY (dir. Eda Holmes), Lord Rivers in RICHARD III (dir. Ruth Madoc-Jones); as well as the role of Bemmelsman in HANSEL & GRETEL LOSING IT IN THE WOODS, a new work by playwright Sheldon Rosen. Film, Television & Radio: WAREHOUSE 13 (SyFy Network), THE TRANSPORTER (HBO Canada/Cinemax), CANADIAN MADE and STORMING JUNO (History Television Canada), TRUST, INC. (CBC Radio). Jesse is a graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School.

Adrianna Prosser − Lila, Becky, Mormon Missionary

Teatron Theatre début. Theatre Credits (selected): Widow/Curtis in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Theatre by the Bay), Hermia in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Hart House Theatre), winner of Best Actress from Entertainment World as The Jailer's Daughter in TWO NOBLE KINSMEN (Urban Bard). Film Credits (selected): The Woman in AN OLD AGE (Sheridan Productions), Sam in WHERE I BELONG (Fireslide Productions), Jackie in HONEST DATE and TURKEY DINNER (Blue George Productions). Offstage Adrianna is a playwright who has been working with The Gibson House Museum to bring you historical dramas set in historic venues. Coming up March 28-April 1 2012: a remount of her sold-out play THE SECRET LIFE OF A SCHOOLMISTRESS will be performed at the Zion Schoolhouse. To know more about this fiery redhead, or her upcoming shows, please click over to www.adrianna-prosser.com.

Jada Rifkin – Eleanor 

For TEATRON Theatre, Martha in KOSHER LUTHERANS. Jada is a Toronto-based actor, singer, dancer, producer, and choreographer. She first began her career as a professional entertainer performing at over 100 private and public events across Canada. She then graduated from Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. Recent theatre performance credits include: MATHJAM: SHAPE CAPER! TOUR (EAC), JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (LOT), A CHORUS LINE (TYT/SAC), LOVE, HATE, AND OTHER WEIRD EMOTIONS (LOT), MY FAVOURITE YEAR (RAPA), and DOCTOR FAUSTUS (RAPA).  When Jada wasn’t performing this past year, she produced REEFER MADNESS and choreographed CHARLOTTE’S WEB at the Lower Ossington Theatre. She recently had her directorial debut in Huntsville, directing and choreographing a number of exciting musicals.

* appearing by special arrangement with Canadian Actors Equity Association

Crew

Sandra Dagovic −Stage Manager

Sandra is currently attending the Arts York Drama Program at Unionville High School where she is able to explore a variety of theatre styles. Her stage manager’s credits: OLIVER, OVATION! DANCING AT LUGHNASA, and A CHORUS LINE. She has been a part of the Festival of Ideas and Creation at the Canadian Stage Company working on an interpretation of YERMA as well as stage managing the University of Toronto production of OUR TOWN which has enhanced her love for the theatre. Recently she was the production manager and lighting designer/operator for 13 THE MUSICAL and most importantly she’s very enthused to be working on CAN I REALLY DATE A GUY WHO WEARS A YARMULKE?

Tamar Ehrlich − Properties

Tamar is delighted to be once more part of a TEATRON production after being Props Mistress for most of the theatre productions including THE CHOSEN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE TENTH MAN, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, THE GOD OF ISAAC, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER, CHAIM’S LOVE SONG, A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, THE DYBBUK, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BLUISH, KOSHER LUTHERANS, HARD LOVE, HAMBURGER IN A PITA, DECEIVED and A TINY PIECE OF LAND. Born in Poland and educated in France, Israel, England, and Canada, her interest in theatrical “props” is an extension of work in sculpture, design, and painting. Tamar had a show of her painting at the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre in the summer of 2010.

 Cara Johnson - Costume Designer

This is Cara’s first season with Teatron Theatre where she designed the costumes for DECEIVED and A TINY PIECE OF LAND. She is a graduate of York University’s Theatre Production Program. Selected costume credits include WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, ELDORADO TOWN: A PORT HOPE PLAY, A PLAY ABOUT THE OTHER PLAY, and Church on the Queensway’s ADVENT CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA. Cara is extremely excited about working with TEATRON, and would like to thank her family and friends for their support, as well as all the cast and crew for making the process fun and entertaining.

Alicia Ho – Lighting Designer

For TEATRON Theatre, BLUISH, and KOSHER LUTHERANS. Alicia also designed the lighting for PARADISE BY THE RIVER for Shadowpath Theatre. Alicia is a graduate of Queen’s University and she has been working actively as a Lighting Designer and Technician on various productions across the country including Banff, Montreal, Prince Edward County and the GTA. Her past experiences also include being a translator and Assistant Stage Manager for Redsky’s Tono, a Dora-award winning dance piece that was featured in the Beijing and Vancouver Olympics and at the Shanghai Expo 2010

Ari Weisberg – Director and Producer

Ari is the founder and artistic director of TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre. His directorship and design credits include EDMOND, THE MELVILLE BOYS, THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, and MURDER AMONG FRIENDS in various theatres and THIS NIGHT, THE CHOSEN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE TENTH MAN, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, THE GOD OF ISAAC, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER, CHAIM’S LOVE SONG, A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, THE DYBBUK, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BLUISH, KOSHER LUTHERANS, A HAMBURGER IN A PITA, DECEIVED and A TINY PIECE OF LAND for TEATRON.