Adroit Maneuvers by Michael Bertish.
This timely and thought-provoking drama portrays a very different view of the personal impacts of war in a touching study of intergenerational trauma and the painful dysfunctions that continue to haunt an entire family. The play is full of music, and discussions of art, philosophy, culture, science and politics on a world stage. As details of the story lay out the facts of the past, the audience can’t help but be reminded of the political climate of the present.
Not suitable for children.
ABOUT THE PLAY
“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”
This well-known anonymous statement from the 1930s (often erroneously attributed to American novelist Sinclair Lewis) is a prophetic warning about the rise of authoritarian regimes. With the recent tragic events of Charlottesville and other flashpoints of intolerance in the news, assaults on members of the LGBTQ community and racial, religious and ethnic minorities, attacks on a free press, and the rise of voices advocating extreme nationalism throughout the civilized world, many say that our current time is reminiscent of the advent of World War II. However, the real test of our time is to avoid the trap of reactionary fear and to commit to healing change. Adroit Maneuvers offers a compassionate, hopeful perspective on bridging these divides that threaten to fracture our humanity.
The play is set in New York City in 1996 at the Dinger family home. The story revolves around an elderly grandmother, Tilde, and her adult grandson, Micky, who comes back to the city for a final visit. Micky is determined to get Tilde to open up about her experiences during the Anschluss in Vienna. Until this point in her life, Tilde has never spoken about living through the Nazi invasion and World War II. As Tilde tells her story, her memories come to life and the characters from her past enter to relive vignettes from the golden era of Vienna’s famous café society. Micky discovers Tilde’s acts of selfless courage and her friendships with world-class figures of the day: Sigmund and Martha Freud, Albert Einstein, and members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Tilde’s story is interwoven with true historical events, and hearing her story gives Micky the courage to be open for the first time about his own deep-rooted secrets.
This timely and thought-provoking drama portrays a very different view of the personal impacts of war in a touching study of intergenerational trauma and the painful dysfunctions that continue to haunt an entire family. The play is full of music, and discussions of art, philosophy, culture, science and politics on a world stage. As details of the story lay out the facts of the past, the audience can’t help but be reminded of the political climate of the present.
In October 2017, actor/director Tom Hanks said, “If you’re concerned about what’s going on today, read history and figure out what to do because it’s all right there.” Adroit Maneuvers delves into the history of intolerance and brings us to the realization that we have the power to rise above it all through devoted relationships, humility, compassion and forgiveness.
Jewish Community Orchestra – Orchestral Showcase
Avshalomov – Endgame
**World Premiere Commission**
Smetana – Ma Vlast No. 4 “Forests and Meadows”
Bizet – Roma Suite
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
Children under 6 free.
Tickets at the door.
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Jewish Community Orchestra
Featuring Daniel Partridge, Horn Soloist
This program helps to further the growth of local artists by presenting concerts that educate and entertain our audience.
Berlioz – Overture to Le Corsair
Bar Niv – Israeli Suite for Strings
R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1
Daniel Partridge, soloist
Lalo – Symphony in G
Sunday, April 7
3:00 pm
Tickets are available at the door
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Children under 6 free.
Jewish Community Orchestra – Young Artist String Showcase
Join us at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center on June 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm.
Meyerbeer – Struensee Overture
Lalo – Symphonie Espagnole, op. 21 mvmt. 1
Darah Watts, violin
Barber – Violin Concerto, op. 14 mvmt. I
Paul Lee, soloist
Dvořák – Cello concerto in b minor mvmt. III
Hailey Kang, soloist
Borodin – Symphony No. 2 in b minor
Tickets available at the door
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Children under 6 free.
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Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Eve
Thurs, Nov 14, Dec 12, 11:30am-12:30pm, MJCC
Time for relaxed study & good conversation. More: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Eve
Thurs, Nov 14, Dec 12, 11:30am-12:30pm, MJCC
Time for relaxed study & good conversation. More: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Jewish Community Orchestra: 2019 – 2020 Season
All concerts: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
Children under 6 free. Tickets at the door.
More info: JCO
FALL CONCERT
Meyerbeer – Overture to Les Huguenots
Vaughan Williams – The Wasps Suite
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
Sunday, November 17
3:00 pm
YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE
Goldmark – Scherzo for Orchestra
4 concerti soloists
Sunday, February 9
3:00 pm
SPRING CONCERT
Goldmark – In Italien Overture
R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1
Dan Partridge, soloist
Diamond – Elegy in Memory of Maurice Ravel
Rimsky-Korsakov – Sinfonietta on Russian themes
Sunday, April 2
3:00 pm
SEASON FINALE
Beethoven – Fidelio Overture
Mahler – Songs of a Wayfarer
Laura Beckel Thoreson, soloist
Franck – Symphony in d minor
Sunday, June 7
3:00 pm
Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Eve
Thurs, Nov 14, Dec 12, 11:30am-12:30pm, MJCC
Time for relaxed study & good conversation. More: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Young Family PJ Havdallah
Saturday, December 14, 5:15-7:30pm
Young families say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinner, stories, art and fun at Congregation Neveh Shalom
$30/family or included with the Shul Pass with RSVP required.
RSVP: nevehshalom.org/pjhavdallah
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org
Jewish Community Orchestra: 2019 – 2020 Season
All concerts: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
Children under 6 free. Tickets at the door.
More info: JCO
FALL CONCERT
Meyerbeer – Overture to Les Huguenots
Vaughan Williams – The Wasps Suite
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
Sunday, November 17
3:00 pm
YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE
Goldmark – Scherzo for Orchestra
4 concerti soloists
Sunday, February 9
3:00 pm
SPRING CONCERT
Goldmark – In Italien Overture
R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1
Dan Partridge, soloist
Diamond – Elegy in Memory of Maurice Ravel
Rimsky-Korsakov – Sinfonietta on Russian themes
Sunday, April 2
3:00 pm
SEASON FINALE
Beethoven – Fidelio Overture
Mahler – Songs of a Wayfarer
Laura Beckel Thoreson, soloist
Franck – Symphony in d minor
Sunday, June 7
3:00 pm