It is rare that we get Broadway stars lighting up our stages in Montreal. Right now you can be mesmerized by watching Theodore Bikel as Zaida (Grandpa) perform in  “Lies My Father Told Me”. Just watch his hands, his subtle body movements, his “listening” and you will begin to see what real acting is all about. In the “breast” scene, one member of the audience thought he was ad-libbing. It is the mark of a true actor that all those lines, pauses, facial movements, embarrassment, were scripted.

The story is a typical 20th century immigrant one, but here it takes place in our very own Montreal’s laneways. The play has had music added for this production and a whole cast of kids to liven things up. Watch Kathleen Mcauliffe as Ms. Tanner  act up a storm and Jamie Mayers as the young David, a young actor who holds his own  opposite Mr. Bikel.

Location: Segal Centre, 5170 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd.
Phone: 514-739-7944
www.segalcentre.org