Seder

Seder

October 19 – November 12

By Sarah Gancher

Directed by Elizabeth Williamson

Approximate Running Time: 95 minutes
with no intermission.

Recommended Ages: 18+

Why is tonight different from all other nights?

Inspired by a true story, Seder is a visceral family drama that weaves together a mother’s mysterious past working for the Hungarian KGB with a daughter’s outrage over the past atrocities. As the family attempts to celebrate its first Passover Seder, a lifetime of dark secrets is unraveled.

Seder: A Jewish ritual service and ceremonial dinner for the first night or first two nights of Passover.

Dig Deeper … Suggested Reading to Enhance Your Experience!

Enemies of the People: My Family’s Journey to America by Kati Marton

In this true-life thriller, Marton exposes the cruel mechanics of the Communist Terror State using the secret police files on her parents, as well as dozens of interviews that reveal how her family was spied on and betrayed by friends, colleagues, and even their children’s babysitter. In this moving and brave memoir, Marton searches for and finds her parents and love. Purchase on Amazon.com

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Photos by T. Charles Erickson.

Artistic

Playwright
Sarah Gancher

Director
Elizabeth Williamson

Scenic Design
Nick Vaughan 

Costume Design
Ilona Somogyi

Lighting Design
Marcus Dilliard

Sound Design
Jane Shaw

Wig Design
Jodi Stone

Script Consultant
Jocelyn Clarke

Fight Choreographer
Greg Webster

Assistant Dramaturgs
Skye Robinson Hillis, William Steinberger

Casting Director
Laura Stanczyk Casting, CSA

Production Stage Manager
Lori Ann Zepp

Assistant Stage Manager
Merrick A.B. Williams

Cast

Liam Craig
Tamas

Mia Dillon
Erzsike

Birgit Huppuch
Judit

Dustin Ingram
Laci

Steven Rattazzi
David

Julia Sirna-Frest
Margit

Jeremy Webb
Attila

Sponsors

Executive Sponsor:

Edgerton Foundation

Community Partnership Sponsor:

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford

Production Support Provided by:

federman, lally & remis