BRYNA WASSERMAN RETURNS TO CO-DIRECT A WORLD PREMIERE YIDDISH MUSICAL ABOUT THE LIFE AND SONG
OF RABBI SHLOMO CARLEBACH.

"Exhilarating, riveting, hilarious!" – Wall Street Journal
"A joyous, leaping roar" "an unabashedly celebratory show" - The New York Times

Soul Doctor recounts the fascinating life of the beloved, influential father of popular Jewish music, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and his unexpected friendship with the high-priestess of soul, Nina Simone. Beginning with his childhood escape from Nazi Germany, the play follows Carlebach's remarkable journey as he becomes a rabbinical prodigy, discovers gospel and soul music through his friendship with Simone, then becomes famous as the "Rock Star Rabbi." Soul Doctor is an exhilarating musical journey through the triumphs and tribulations of a cultural phenomenon.

Presented in Yiddish with English and French Supertitles

Music and additional lyrics by Shlomo Carlebach
Book by Daniel S. Wise
Lyrics by David Schechter
Based on the real life of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
Grant of rights by Neshama & Nedara Carlebach
Conceived by Jeremy Chess
Created & Developed by Daniel S. Wise and David Schechter
Additional material by Neshama Carlebach

Co-Directed by Bryna Wasserman and Rachelle Glait
Choreography and Musical Staging by Jim White
Musical Direction by Nick Burgess
Music Supervision by Zalmen Mlotek
Orchestrations & Additional arrangements by Steve Margoshes
Yiddish Text and Lyrics Translated by Edit Kuper and Aron Gonshor

Set Design by John C. Dinning
Costume Design by Louise Bourret
Lighting Design by Luc Prairie
Sound Design by Peter Balov
Stage Managed by Mélanie Ermel

Production Sponsor


With the generous support of Barbara Seal, CM, and Don Seal, QC

SEGAL + ENRICHING TALKS: Sunday @ The Segal

Sunday, June 8th at 11:00 a.m. in the Segal Theatre
FREE ADMISSION!

GUEST: Sig Kal Shore, Jewish Music Educator

After having been once asked- 'what his favorite word is'- Sig Kal Shore quickly chose his selection: 'evolution'. And, for 15 years, it's that term which has fueled his professional work in two distinct fields –applied research in adult developmental psychology, and experiential Jewish education.

Sig's work as a Jewish educator commenced in the late 90's when, in pairing the music of Shlomo Carlebach with his own unique brand of Jewish experiential education, he formed the acclaimed 'Wake-Up Tour'. While still in his teens, Sig co-led this travelling caravan of Jewish pride in its providing Carlebach concerts and Jewish learning to thousands of students in North American college campuses.

For more on Sig, click here.

Coffee and refreshments will be served before the presentation.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

Monday Night Talkbacks
Monday, June 16th & 23rd after the 8:00 p.m. performance of Soul Doctor
This is your chance to interact with the cast of the play. Book your tickets to a Monday evening performance and stick around after the show.
Admission is FREE.