The Covenant- Haunting History with Heart and Dark Humour
Event Ended- Where
- Segal Centre for Performing Arts - 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine Rd., Montreal, Quebec View Map
- When
- Price
- $20-$30 Buy Tickets
- Website
- http://www.theatreouestend.ca/about.html
“At least I walked this earth. When was the last time You did that? Genesis?” A powerful, award-winning play, The Covenant treads a heart wrenching line through despair and dark humour. Beautifully crafted, the audience is transported to a heinous, immoral time in history that sadly rings too close to current and conceivable atrocities. Added to the mix is the out of control feeling of today’s fake news in override; how more than ever the spread of half-truths and lies gathers wide acceptance. The Covenant has every audience member fully engaged and questioning, ‘what would I do if it was me’. There will be post-show talkbacks with invited guests to explore questions raised by the play. Mature subject matter. Inspired by a true story, The Covenant is set in June, 1944 at Theresienstadt. Here, international Red Cross dignitaries are invited to marvel at this lively, cultural town which appears to be a haven for Jewish people in the heart of Czechoslovakia. Little do they know that this paradise is a ghetto and concentration camp elaborately staged in order to conceal Nazi crimes against humanity. Click to see a compelling trailer from The Covenant- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd7NjxqnJ5A