Jewish-ish
Jewish-ish is an autobiographical, solo show, combining storytelling with violin playing. Secular Jew and classical music nerd, Laura Nerenberg, takes her audience to pivotal events from childhood, adolescence and young adulthood that forced her to confront her Jewish identity while she built her life as a professional musician. Through misadventures at French Catholic school, graduate school, her grandparents' dining room and Jewish camp, “Laura tells her story with honesty, humour, generosity, compassion, and courage, not to mention excellent storytelling skills and masterful musicianship.” The final chapter of her story takes place on stage, in the present, with the audience as witness.
Credits
Creator - Laura Nerenberg
Writer - Laura Nerenberg
Director - Wynn Quon
Lighting Designer - Lindsey McGowen
Sound Designer - Lindsey McGowen
About the Artist
Montreal-born, Ottawa-based, Laura Nerenberg is a multi-genre violinist, educator, improviser, improvisation coach for music teachers and students. She is also a storyteller, writer, speaker and performer.
Laura has performed on violin all over the National Capital region and beyond. She is in demand as a violin and improvisation teacher, having taught students on 6 continents.
Always pushing her own boundaries, Laura created a fully improvised, solo violin concert series in Ottawa parks in the summer of 2023.
When she's not rehearsing or writing or teaching, Laura escapes to the woods to cross-country ski.
Jewish-ish is Laura's first solo show.
Accessibility
Content warnings: Adult themes. There is mention of the existence of the Holocaust. The word Nazis and neo-Nazis is used under 5 times. One racial slur against Jewish people is used. The word swastika is used in English and in French (croix gammée).
Sensory warnings: None.
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Important Fringe Information:
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100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets sold at door
All tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge and passes have a $4 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival
No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com)
All shows start on time. Depending on the show, latecomers may not be seated
Masks are recommended
