about us
program
artists
schedule
tickets & venues
  about us

 

 Message from the Artistic Director
   

Intro

Message from the
Artistic Director

History

History of The Norman Rothstein Theatre

A Word of Welcome

Keeping with tradition, the heart of Chutzpah! is once again the artists.

Gathered under Chutzpah!'s wonderful eclectic umbrella of Jewish culture we have performers and creators that truly reflect the multi-cultural essence of Chutzpah!, a festival that is not afraid to bring artist and audience together to explore the realm of human expression through music, dance and theatre.

Artistic creation epitomizes dedication, perseverance, risk-taking and often comes at great sacrifice to the artist, emotionally, physically and more often than not, financially. As an audience we can support the artist and his/her important work by simply showing up to their shows. And during a festival such as this, by showing up to a lot of their shows!

It's all here... a roster of wonderful local, national and international performers, great theatres in the middle of a community centre that has a cultural heart beat bursting with multi-generational energy, and an array of good, professional art for all of the Lower Mainland to experience.

Welcome to Chutzpah! The Lisa Nemetz International Showcase of Jewish Performing Arts. It's our sixth year and we're proud of it!

Mary-Louise Albert

 
 

Mary-Louise Albert
As the Artistic Director of the Norman Rothstein Theatre and the Chutzpah! Festival, Mary-Louise Albert brings to the position over 20 years as a highly respected professional dancer.

She has performed locally, nationally and internationally as a solo dance artist and as a company dancer with the Judith Marcuse Dance Company, Anna Wyman Dance Theatre and the Karen Jamieson Dance Company.

 

A graduate of Capilano College’s Arts and Entertainment Management program, Mary-Louise received the Eric Bruhn Memorial Award from the Dancer Transition Resource Centre to study Business Administration at BCIT, and upon graduation received the BCIT School of Business Dean’s Award.

She is a member of the Board of Directors and Executive of Temple Sholom and enjoys volunteering for the Lower Mainland’s Jewish and professional Performing Arts communities.
 
 
^
Chutzpah Box Office 604.257.5145 - Buy Tickets Online!

Norman Rothstein Theatre - Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver - 950 West 41st Ave