Winnipeg Jewish Theatre's biennial So Nu? Festival of New Canadian Jewish Plays is back again, and this time in a digital format. For the last several months WJT has been working developing new works with a select group of playwrights through workshops and dramaturgical support, and we are excited to finally show excerpts from that work. We will be streaming excerpts from 5 new plays on our YouTube Channel for free from January 18th to 24th.

Karola Siegel fled Germany on the Kindertransport, joined the Haganah as a sniper in Israel, survived as a single mother in New York City, and eventually became North America’s most iconic sex therapist: Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Told with heart and plenty of humour, this play delivers a tour-de-force performance chronicling the life of an extraordinary woman. Mariam Bernstein, who won the 2019 Winnipeg Theatre Award for Outstanding Leading Actress for playing the legendary Dr. Ruth, returns to dazzle audiences for this digital revival.

A collection of humorous, revealing, and inspiring stories by Jewish people of Colour exploring identity and community. Available for free online as part of Safe at Home Manitoba's Stay Home initiative.

Dear Jack, Dear Louise will be performed in an open-sided canvas tent on the Asper Jewish Community Campus field with socially distanced reserved seating to ensure the comfort and safety of our patrons. The play is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. The performers will be amplified with microphones to ensure the optimal listening experience for our audiences. Free parking is available across the street at the AJCC parking lot, and access to the campus restrooms will be granted to all ticket holders. Tickets will be issued by email only. Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is adhering to the Public Health mandates put in place by the province of Manitoba. We have consulted with Public Health and are following their guidance for the run of Dear Jack, Dear Louise.