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    • Charlotte
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Theaturtle
Theaturtle
  • About Us
          • About Us

          Theaturtle was established in 1999 to create essential, ecstatic theatre that touches the earth and ignites the soul. Its name is derived from stories told in both Native Canadian and Jewish traditions that the world sits on the back of a turtle.

          • Artistic Director

          Performer, director, creator, producer and artistic director of Theaturtle. Established by Alon in 1999 to create essential, ecstatic theatre that touches the earth and agitates the soul. Under the banner of Theaturtle, Alon has been involved with the creation, production and touring of numerous theatre pieces.

          • Staff & Team

          Meet our dedicated and creative team behind the productions of Theaturtle.

          • Board of Directors

          Meet our Theaturtle dedicated board of directors.

  • Shows

        • Current Shows

          • Alphonse

            Summer Park Tour 2021

          • Charlotte

            A Tri-Colored Play with Music

          • Hirsch

            Available for touring

          • Kafka and Son

            Available for touring

          • The Snow Queen

            Available for touring

          In Development / Hatchlings

          • KIURYAQ

          • Mimi on the Beach

  • News

          • Kafka and Son performs at Golden Lion Festival in Ukraine

          "This war is about denying Ukrainian heritage and history. We are showing up at the festival to show our solidarity...

          • Kafka and Son returns to Edinburgh

          "[Kafka and Son] is a masterclass in the economy of truth, complete character immersion and storytelling.... This is an impeccable...

          • Alphonse makes waves in Edinburgh

          "This play is everything I had hoped to see at the fringe this season. Flawlessly written, beautifully executed." So begins...

          • Theaturtle sending Alphonse and Kafka and Son to Edinburgh 2022!

          Alphonse by Wajdi Mouawad, and Kafka and Son will be performed at the 2022 edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe....

          • Theaturtle’s “Peddler” highlight of Kensington Market tour

          Ishai Buchbinder, dressed as "a Jewish peddler straight out of the 1930s," surprised over 3000 TDSB students as they were...

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          • Alon Nashman / Artistic Director

            alon@theaturtle.com

          • Valeriy Kostyuk / Associate Producer

            valeriy@theaturtle.com

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Alon Nashman, Artistic Director: alon@theaturtle.com

Valeriy Kostyuk, Associate Producer: valeriy@theaturtle.com

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