we bring great Jewish stories to life.  Established in 2002 as a registered not for profit organization, our goal is to create a total theatre experience where audience members can immerse themselves in the magic of live stage productions. We encourage the development and presentation of new Canadian plays with Jewish themes and welcome artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to part of our productions. All of our performances are at the Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto.

Phyllis is a writer, producer and accomplished musician.  She has been actively involved in the arts community as a Board member of the Ashkenaz Foundation and the Toronto Jewish Film Society and a journalist with Lifestyles Magazine.  Phyllis is focused on keeping the legacy of Jewish culture alive through entertainment by presenting outstanding theatrical productions highlighting Jewish stories that will resonate with TEATRON audiences.

Phyllis is an active supporter of AGPI (Abraham Global Peace Initiative) and Tel Aviv University as well as a member of the Dennis Waldman Foundation for Jewish  Education Scholarship selection committee.

An award winning actor, singer and writer Tova is at home in Film, TV, Theatre and the Concert stage. Her latest outing was playing Yente in the Yiddish Language FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.  Tova wrote, starred, and co-produced STILL THE NIGHT which won four Dora Awards and a Governor General Award Nomination. She also wrote THE JEWISH RADIO HOUR and BELLA: THE COLOUR OF LOVE. Tova has both Gemini & CSA nominations for her on camera performances, has headlined major music festivals and her 3 CD’s of Yiddish Jazz have won rave reviews. Planet Jazz described Tova as a "Towering, pan-cultural jazz-cabaret diva ". In 2025 Tova received both the King Charles lll Coronation Medal for her service to Canada and was named the Cayle Chernin Woman of the year for her contributions to the arts.

Jack Rotsztain’s first language is Yiddish (of a Polish variety).  Jack grew up in Montreal and moved to Toronto in 1974.  He is a Senior Partner in the law firm Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP.

Jack is an avid theatre goer and has annual subscriptions to several theatre companies. One of his favourites is the Stratford Festival where he attends one terrific play after another. Jack is pleased to be a Board member and integral part of the TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre where he can contribute to providing an excellent theatre experience within a Jewish context for our audiences.

Lynn is a seasoned actor, director and teacher, and a proud member of ACTRA and Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.  Lynn studied acting at Leah Posluns Theatre, McGill University and the Banff Centre before earning her BFA in Acting Performance from the prestigious University of Alberta. For the past three decades, Lynn’s career has taken her across Canada with various roles on stage, TV, film and commercials. A highly sought after acting instructor, coach and director, her most recent project for TEATRON was directing the 2022 production of Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound, marking her successful return after directing Lost in Yonkers in 2018.

As an arts educator, Lynn has mentored emerging actors throughout the GTA including YPT, Theatre Aquarius, Tarragon, TDSB, Havergal College, UCC, The York School, and the Toronto Heschel School.   She led the faculty of Seneca College’s Theatrical Performance Program for over 20 years and founded both the Attic Studio Theatre and The Players Theatre Company. Lynn is thrilled to continue her close association with TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre, bringing her professional life and personal identity together to support the future of Jewish Theatre in our community.