PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

Apr 23, 2023 - May 14, 2023 | Sylvan Adams Theatre

By Joshua Harmon
Directed by Lisa Rubin

A new dark comedy from the writer of the smash hit Bad Jews! 
In this latest play from multi-award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon, a Jewish couple in 1944 Paris faces the impact of the Holocaust. More than 70 years later, their great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: "Are we safe?"

Rife with Harmon’s signature biting dialogue and cutting wit, Prayer for the French Republic won the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and is a sweeping look at history, home, and the effects of an ancient hatred. 

(offered with French surtitles throughout the run)

#SegalPrayer



Program Book      Audience Guide

Winner! Three 2022 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Play

Winner! 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Off-Broadway Play

★★★★★. Brave, articulate, moving and necessary new play.”New York Stage Review

“Ambitious and maddening, thought-provoking and schematic.’’ – The New York Times

“Such a richly dense and emotionally engaging piece of drama.” – New York Theatre Guide




LISA'S NOTE    

“Future generations will study Joshua Harmon’s works the way we do Mordecai Richler and Leonard Cohen for his white-hot commentary on contemporary Jewish lives. If you loved Bad Jews, this play is a must-see!”


Audio-described Performances

There will be two audio-described performances on May 10, at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Content Advisory 
The Segal Centre acknowledges that some content may be difficult for some people. We want to provide audiences with the information to care for their well-being and decide what is appropriate for their children. Should you be unsure based on the advisory, please contact us and we will be happy to help you with your decision.

Age-based restrictions are recommendations only.

Please note that babes in arms or children under the age of two (2) are not permitted in the theatre unless expressed permission is given by the theatre.  

  • Recommended for 14+
  • Mature themes and some strong language
  • Content includes representations of experiences of victims of the Holocaust, multigenerational trauma, mass shootings, home invasions, antisemitism, and hate crimes


CAST


Ellen David

Ellen David

Marcelle Salomon Benhamou


Eyal Galli

Eyal Galli

Lucien Salomon


Madison Graves

Madison Graves

Molly


Daniel Greenberg

Daniel Greenberg

Daniel Benhamou


Richard Jutras

Richard Jutras

Patrick Salomon


Michael "Misha" Kreyzerman

Michael "Misha" Kreyzerman

Young Pierre Salomon


Wade Lynch

Wade Lynch

Adolphe Salomon


Alex Poch-Goldin

Alex Poch-Goldin

Charles Benhamou


Maurice Podbrey

Maurice Podbrey

Pierre Salomon


Arielle Shiri

Arielle Shiri

Elodie Benhamou


Felicia Shulman

Felicia Shulman

Irma Salomon


CREATIVE TEAM


Joshua Harmon

Joshua Harmon

Playwright


Lisa Rubin

Lisa Rubin

Director


Brian Dudkiewicz

Brian Dudkiewicz

Set Designer


Louise Bourret

Louise Bourret

Costume Designer


Claude Accolas

Claude Accolas

Lighting Designer


Nick Burgess

Nick Burgess

Music and Sound Composer


Gabriela Saltiel

Gabriela Saltiel

Assistant to the Director


Rachelle Glait

Rachelle Glait

Casting


Mélanie Ermel

Mélanie Ermel

Stage Manager


Trevor Barrette

Trevor Barrette

Assistant Stage Manager, Vocal Recording


Raveena Ambani

Raveena Ambani

Apprentice Stage Manager


Charlie Morin

Charlie Morin

Translator for Surtitles


Delphine Ricard

Delphine Ricard

Surtitle Editor


Delphine Ricard, Aris Keshav

Surtitle Operators