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theatre season
J-CAT is the educational theatre arm of the MAR-JCC, a year-round program for youth, teens, and adults, where
students are initiated into the magical world of theatre through a full season of productions, Summer Stock Theatre
Camp, and a wide range of classes and workshops in acting, improvisation, and technical theatre.
The J’s Cultural Arts Theatre
Rabbi Norman Mussman Cultural Arts Department
J-CAT theatre program
•J-CAT Artistic Director: Dr. Michael Andron, 305-932-4200 ext. 130
•J-CAT Educational Director: Lillian Andron, 305-932-4200 ext. 130
•J-CAT Outreach Director: Ashley Blake Fisher, 305-932-4200 ext. 150
•Co-chairs: Joanne Don & Jodi Sklar
•Habimah Society Chair: Denise Tamir
2012-13 Theatre Season
J-CAT presents six productions during its regular season. Drawing upon community theatre roots, our actors and
techies make up a volunteer ensemble that showcases their love and passion for theatre. For show and audition
information, visit www.jcctheatre.com.
The remaining productions of the 2012/13 season are:
Don’t Drink The Water (by Woody Allen)
Directed by John Ferry; Presented by J-CAT Community.
Woody Allen's hilarious farce brings the house down with laughter as the Hollander family's European
vacation goes awry when they're mistaken for spies.
•Auditions: October 29-31
•Performance Run: January 16-27
Grease! (Composer, Lyricist and Librettist: Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey)
Directed by Ashley Blake Fisher; Presented by J-CAT Youth.
The ‘school edition’ of the famous 50’s love story between Sandy and Danny cruises into
J-CAT as we celebrate America's favorite classic musical!
•Auditions: December 10 & 18-20
•Performance Run: March 5-17
The Jewish Fringe Theatre Festival
A weeklong festival, filled with Jewish-themed one-acts, stand-up comedy, staged
readings, music and more! Don't miss South Florida's first-ever festival dedicated to Jewish
performance! Look for details by going to www.jcctheatre.com
Dear Esther
Directed by Michael Andron; Presented by J-CAT Community.
The powerful true story of Esther Raab and her escape from the notorious death camp,
Sobibor, her survival, and ultimate healing.
"Deeply moving, brilliant, and powerful..." - U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
•Auditions: TBA
•Performance Run: May 1-12
Tickets Reserved seating only
Tickets for all shows may be purchased in advance on-line at www.jcctheatre.com, or call 1-866-811-4111.*
• $20 general admission • $12 seniors/full-time students • Group Rates are available
• Jewish Fringe Festival: Sunday, April 14 through Thursday, April 18, and Saturday, April 20. There is no additional
charge to season ticktet holders. $36 per wrist band for all events (week-long). Individual events: $10 at the door.
*Nominal service charge for all advance sale tickets.
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“With the support of the Miami-Dade County
Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural
Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor
and Board of County Commissioners.”