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Bema mounts Wells’ Mazel Tov, John Lennon

Bema mounts Wells’ Mazel Tov, John Lennon

Nicholas Guerriero as John Lennon, left, and Perry Burton as his Jewish lawyer, Leon Wildes, in Bema Productions’ rendition of Mazel Tov, John Lennon by David Wells, which had a virtual run at the Victoria Fringe Festival this year (photo from Bema Productions). Based on the true story of the Nixon administration’s attempt to deport John Lennon because of his political activism against the war in Vietnam, it is a fascinating play about a lesser-known aspect of American history. The years-long case ultimately led to various changes in the country’s immigration laws.

“I was so happy to be back in live rehearsal after a year-and-a-half, and had tears in my eyes at the first rehearsal,” director Zelda Dean told the Independent.  “Of course, we all wore masks until near the end.  This is the 142nd show I have directed in my long career and the first time that I couldn’t see the expression on the actors’ faces while we were working together.  Of course, their masks came off at the last few rehearsals and at the filming of the show [by Jason King] and, by then, everyone was fully vaccinated.  A new experience and I was delighted to learn much and develop new techniques.  I am always grateful to learn from the many skilled artists I am privileged to work with.”

Format ImagePosted on September 10, 2021September 9, 2021Author Cynthia RamsayCategories Performing ArtsTags Bema Productions, David Wells, John Lennon, Leon Wildes, Victoria Fringe, Zelda Dean
Three-generation comedy

Three-generation comedy

David Biltek and Susan Wilkes are part of the cast of Bema Productions’ presentation of We Are the Levinsons, by Wendy Kout. (photo from Bema Productions)

Bema Productions’ 2019 Mainstage presentation is the Canadian première of We Are the Levinsons, by Wendy Kout, an award-winning writer/producer of theatre, film, television and prose. Zelda Dean directs the Victoria production, which opened May 9 at Congregation Emanu-El’s Black Box Theatre.

The story details the phenomenon of the “sandwich generation” – adults caring for both children and aging parents – through the lens of one family’s momentous year. Rosie, a daughter with mother issues, surprises her parents with a trip home. And life surprises Rosie. Sanity, survival and humour are tested and love is deepened in this three-generation family, and chosen family, comedy.

We Are the Levinsons will be performed May 12, 3 p.m.; May 14-16, 7:30 p.m.; May 19, 3 p.m.; and May 23, 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Emanu-El, in Victoria. Tickets are $23 from Ticket Rocket, ticketrocket.co or 1050 Meares St.

Format ImagePosted on May 10, 2019May 9, 2019Author Bema ProductionsCategories Performing ArtsTags Emanu-El, theatre, Victoria, Wendy Kout, Zelda Dean
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