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Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids
Founded in 1992, Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids is dedicated to presenting quality theatrical productions with Jewish themes that are universal in appeal. In doing so, we hope to enrich the Jewish experience in West Michigan, and inform, educate, and engage both the Jewish and non-Jewish community. It's live theatre to love, learn and laugh with!
We welcome volunteers. Each production requires many hands to become reality. If you would like to join our Mishpacha (family), use the Volunteer page to let us know! Whether it is ushering, helping with refreshments, distributing publicity or assisting backstage, every volunteer counts!
Productions and Awards:
Over the years JTGR has presented acclaimed plays and musicals such as
Golda's Balcony, Denial, The
Diary of Anne Frank and Fiddler on the Roof.
JTGR is proud to announce that two of
our 2008 productions were nominated for 2008 Grand Awards. Mazel Tov to
Lori Jacobs,
nominated for Best Actress for her riveting portrayal of Golda Meir in
Golda's Balcony; and to Sammy Publes, nominated for
a Best Actor award for his role as Shmulnik in Shmulnik's Waltz.
In 2007 JTGR was recognized with two Grand Awards: Jeralyn Pinsky took home the Best Director award (non-musical) for The Chosen; and Sammy Publes was recognized award as Best Lead Actor in a Non-musical for his title role in Chaim's Love Song. Other Grand Award winning JTGR productions include Denial, Lost in Yonkers, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Fiddler's House, Conversations with My Father and Remember by Name. Fiddler on the Roof, Door to Door, and Social Security were honored with Grand Award nominations. In 2006, the company staged an original musical, Esther, The Musical, written by local songwriter and playwright Lori Jacobs, which played to sold-out houses and was also a Grand Award nominee. Esther will be revived in the 2009 season.
Our Home:
JTGR productions are held at Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St. NE on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Spectrum Theatre is also the home to GRCC Players, Actors' Theatre, and the Heritage Theatre Group.
