MY MOTHER'S COURAGE

By George Tabori

MAY 10-15

At Torn Page, Chelsea,  435 W 22nd St @ 9th Ave.
8 performances only. Seating extremely limited.

"The negotiation of truth is worked out with laconic wit, but above all serves to make the horror behind the story bearable. This production is wonderful - precise, tender, touching. Big applause. "            Anja Witzke , Theatre Critic, Germany

Based on the true story of legendary theatre artist George Tabori’s memoir of his Jewish mother, who miraculously—and in a great act of personal courage—managed to escape deportation in 1944.

Tabori, a collaborator of Brecht and Hitchcock, is best known for Brecht on Brecht (1961) and The Cannibals (1969). Each performance will be followed by noodles, goulash and a discussion with guests and/or ensemble.​

With New York actor Laura Esterman (Mother) and German actor Thomas Bockelmann (Son). New York adaptation for two actors by Thomas Bockelmann, based on the translation by Jack Zipes. Bockelmann was the artistic director of the Staatstheater Kassel for 17 years and performed in Tabori's My Mother's Courage all over Germany for decades. Performed in English. Running Time: 70m

Eight Performances only. Seating extremely limited. ​

Tues. May 10 7:00 pm
Wed. May 11 7:00 pm
Thur. May 12 7:00 pm
Fri. May 13 3:00 pm + 7 pm
Sat. May 14 3:00 pm + 7 pm
Sun. May 15 7:00 pm​

A Segal Theatre Center collaboration with Staatstheater Kassel (Germany), Torn Page (United States), and Synagogue Center Felsberg (Germany)

Tickets are donation based ($22-$33 suggested). Pay what you wish depending on your income. Tickets must be reserved one at a time. Click the link below and look for the “select a date” button on the linked Eventbrite page to see the full range of performance options. ​