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Israeli, Music, Family, LGBTQ+

City Birds

What happens when two rocking women, each with 20 years of music writing and touring under their belt get together to create a children’s duo? City Birds is a new project in the tradition of Americana by Tamar Eisenman and Sagit Shir, two prominent musicians each in their own right, coming together to create a collection of songs which bring families together and celebrates childhood through songs that reflect inclusivity & love. The duo weaves a musical tapestry that captivates the imagination of the youngest ones while also resonating with the hearts of parents and siblings. Their work is a celebration of families and about telling stories where children find comfort, joy and inclusion. Tamar Eisenman is an Emmy-nominated musician, known for her energetic guitar riffs and versatile "Hip-Rock" style that blends rock, folk, vulnerability, and ruggedness. Currently based in NYC, she is touring with City Birds, SEI, a multi-guitar performance show created with Kaki King, and has released her latest album, Rain & Dirt, which showcases a multicultural musical experience. Tamar lives with her partner Natalie and their daughter Lev. Sagit Shir is the co-founder of the indie rock duo Hank & Cupcakes, gaining recognition from major outlets like MTV, New York Post, Vogue and Rolling Stone. Signed to BMG, she toured extensively while welcoming her two daughters, and now dedicates her talents to teaching music and songwriting, specializing in early childhood music education. Sagit lives with her partner Ariel and their daughters Sasha & Maya. Bring the whole family and share this special musical event. Babes in arms up to age 1 do not require a ticket if they will sit in a caregiver's lap.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Storytelling, Israeli, Theatre, Comedy

Stories from the Brink

One woman’s true tales of near death, unfiltered and in snackable form. Including, but not limited to: war zones, elder caregiving, a white water disaster, incompetent Scottish physicians, and a childhood in the Bronx that involved a Yeshiva by day and bacon and the Guggenheim by night. From award-winning performer and Chutzpah! Festival favourite Iris Bahr (Curb your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends, DAI (enough)) comes Stories From the Brink, a wild, touching and hilariously poignant journey through Ms. Bahr’s near death adventures, from her fragmented childhood in the Bronx to her time in Israel, Asia, South America and back to Tel Aviv, now taking care of her mother with dementia and where on October 7th things come full circle. It is a true tale of adventure, escape, thrills and terrors and evolution through perpetual movement. As always, Bahr masterfully combines humor, pathos and storytelling to take the audience on a journey that is funny, heartbreaking and life-affirming all at once.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Comedy

The Comedy of Talia Reese

Talia Reese is an accomplished stand-up comedian who regularly performs at New York City’s most famous comedy clubs and events throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Voted the funniest in her high school class in Great Neck, New York, Talia took a break to become a bankruptcy lawyer so everyone would shut up already. Then one day, at a country club of all places, she watched a comedian perform and saw her future. Since then, she has been bringing her unique point of view on Jewish life as the wife of a “really frum guy”, the state of education, being a Long Island mom, and many other topics. Talia’s comedy has been celebrated by a range of audiences from late-night singles to Hasidic women in Monsey, NY. Last seen on the Chutzpah! stage in 2022 as a special guest with Joel Chasnoff, Talia returns by popular demand to headline this festive lineup.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Israeli, Sephardic, Music, Workshop, Family

Yamma Ensemble

“Yamma” means “toward the sea” in Hebrew. In Arabic it means “mother.” Since 2010, the five members of the Yamma Ensemble have made their mark sharing Hebrew and Jewish music with international audiences. With influences including ancient traditions, tribal singing, sacred and secular Jewish chants, the ensemble brings virtuosic Middle Eastern and world instrumentation on unique instruments such as the dudek, ney, shofar, bansuri, didgeridoo, fujara, kopuz, and oud. Yamma Ensemble will also present an intergenerational matinee performance on March 21st geared to school and senior’s groups. A workshop exploring Middle Eastern instruments and rhythms will be available following the performance. Chutzpah! Festival programming of Israeli artists is supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and the Ronald S Roadburg Foundation. This presentation is supported by a generous grant from the JCC of North America's Mit-Habrim Connections program. Babes in arms under age 1 may attend the matinee without a ticket if they will sit in a caregiver's lap.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Israeli, Music, Family, LGBTQ+

City Birds

What happens when two rocking women, each with 20 years of music writing and touring under their belt get together to create a children’s duo? City Birds is a new project in the tradition of Americana by Tamar Eisenman and Sagit Shir, two prominent musicians each in their own right, coming together to create a collection of songs which bring families together and celebrates childhood through songs that reflect inclusivity & love. The duo weaves a musical tapestry that captivates the imagination of the youngest ones while also resonating with the hearts of parents and siblings. Their work is a celebration of families and about telling stories where children find comfort, joy and inclusion. Tamar Eisenman is an Emmy-nominated musician, known for her energetic guitar riffs and versatile "Hip-Rock" style that blends rock, folk, vulnerability, and ruggedness. Currently based in NYC, she is touring with City Birds, SEI, a multi-guitar performance show created with Kaki King, and has released her latest album, Rain & Dirt, which showcases a multicultural musical experience. Tamar lives with her partner Natalie and their daughter Lev. Sagit Shir is the co-founder of the indie rock duo Hank & Cupcakes, gaining recognition from major outlets like MTV, New York Post, Vogue and Rolling Stone. Signed to BMG, she toured extensively while welcoming her two daughters, and now dedicates her talents to teaching music and songwriting, specializing in early childhood music education. Sagit lives with her partner Ariel and their daughters Sasha & Maya. Bring the whole family and share this special musical event. Babes in arms up to age 1 do not require a ticket if they will sit in a caregiver's lap.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Storytelling, Israeli, Theatre, Comedy

Stories from the Brink

One woman’s true tales of near death, unfiltered and in snackable form. Including, but not limited to: war zones, elder caregiving, a white water disaster, incompetent Scottish physicians, and a childhood in the Bronx that involved a Yeshiva by day and bacon and the Guggenheim by night. From award-winning performer and Chutzpah! Festival favourite Iris Bahr (Curb your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends, DAI (enough)) comes Stories From the Brink, a wild, touching and hilariously poignant journey through Ms. Bahr’s near death adventures, from her fragmented childhood in the Bronx to her time in Israel, Asia, South America and back to Tel Aviv, now taking care of her mother with dementia and where on October 7th things come full circle. It is a true tale of adventure, escape, thrills and terrors and evolution through perpetual movement. As always, Bahr masterfully combines humor, pathos and storytelling to take the audience on a journey that is funny, heartbreaking and life-affirming all at once.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Comedy

The Comedy of Talia Reese

Talia Reese is an accomplished stand-up comedian who regularly performs at New York City’s most famous comedy clubs and events throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Voted the funniest in her high school class in Great Neck, New York, Talia took a break to become a bankruptcy lawyer so everyone would shut up already. Then one day, at a country club of all places, she watched a comedian perform and saw her future. Since then, she has been bringing her unique point of view on Jewish life as the wife of a “really frum guy”, the state of education, being a Long Island mom, and many other topics. Talia’s comedy has been celebrated by a range of audiences from late-night singles to Hasidic women in Monsey, NY. Last seen on the Chutzpah! stage in 2022 as a special guest with Joel Chasnoff, Talia returns by popular demand to headline this festive lineup.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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Israeli, Sephardic, Music, Workshop, Family

Yamma Ensemble

“Yamma” means “toward the sea” in Hebrew. In Arabic it means “mother.” Since 2010, the five members of the Yamma Ensemble have made their mark sharing Hebrew and Jewish music with international audiences. With influences including ancient traditions, tribal singing, sacred and secular Jewish chants, the ensemble brings virtuosic Middle Eastern and world instrumentation on unique instruments such as the dudek, ney, shofar, bansuri, didgeridoo, fujara, kopuz, and oud. Yamma Ensemble will also present an intergenerational matinee performance on March 21st geared to school and senior’s groups. A workshop exploring Middle Eastern instruments and rhythms will be available following the performance. Chutzpah! Festival programming of Israeli artists is supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and the Ronald S Roadburg Foundation. This presentation is supported by a generous grant from the JCC of North America's Mit-Habrim Connections program. Babes in arms under age 1 may attend the matinee without a ticket if they will sit in a caregiver's lap.

Location Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

subvenue Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

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