The Cut
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH WINNIPEG JEWISH THEATREThe Miriam Green Theatre
Meridian Arts Centre
Jordi Mand
Directed by
Brendan McMurtry-Howlett
Starring
Wade Bogert-O'Brien & Hallie Seline
In the nursery of their soon-to-be-born child, Sarah and Drew are unpacking boxes and preparing for a new beginning. But when the question of circumcision arises, the ordinary quickly turns urgent. Raised in deeply different religious traditions, this couple finds themselves locked in a raw and revealing debate about their baby's future — and their own. What starts as a single decision opens into buried wounds, unspoken regrets, and the fault lines of love and belief. The Cut is an intimate, gripping two-hander about faith, identity, and partnership at a breaking point — asking what it truly takes to build a future when fundamental values collide.
"MAND'S DIALOGUE IS FAST-PACED, WITTY...A TOUCHING SENSE OF SHARED EXPERIENCE BETWEEN
THE STORY AND ITS AUDIENCE."
Eden EIDT
Wade Bogert-O'Brien and Hallie Seline
Photo by Kayla Gordon
Wade Bogert-O'Brien and Hallie Seline
Photo by Kayla Gordon
Wade Bogert-O'Brien
Photo by Kayla Gordon
Wade Bogert-O'Brien and Hallie Seline
Photo by Kayla Gordon
Wade Bogert-O'Brien and Hallie Seline
Photo by Kayla Gordon
Hallie Seline
Photo by Kayla Gordon
Show Times
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Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission.
THE CUT
Post-Show Talkbacks
The conversation doesn't end when the curtain falls.
Join us following select performances of The Cut for a series of thought-provoking conversations with rabbis, playwright Jordi Mand, the cast, and a family therapist. Together, we'll explore the powerful themes of love, faith, identity, marriage, and the difficult choices that shape our lives.
All talkbacks take place immediately following the scheduled performance of The Cut.
Sunday, November 8 | 2:00 PM
Love, Faith & Jewish Identity
Rabbi Stephen Wise
Shaarei-Beth El Congregation, Oakville
Can love bridge the boundaries of faith and tradition? Join Rabbi Stephen Wise for a thoughtful exploration of Jewish identity and the challenges of honouring one's faith while navigating love, marriage, and family in an interfaith relationship.
Tuesday, November 10 | 7:30 PM
Behind the Story: A Conversation with the Playwright
Jordi Mand | Playwright, The Cut
Join playwright Jordi Mand for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation exploring the inspiration, creative journey, and personal experiences that shaped The Cut.
Wednesday, November 11 | 7:30 PM
When Love and Tradition Collide
Rabbi Debra Landsberg
Temple Emanu-El
Join Rabbi Debra Landsberg for a post-show conversation exploring some of the questions raised by The Cut. What happens when love and deeply held values collide? How do Jewish tradition, identity, and family expectations shape the choices we make — especially when those choices affect the next generation? And how do we navigate differences that may not be easily resolved?
Saturday, November 14 | 7:30 PM
Marriage, Compromise & Difficult Choices
Joanna Seidel
Toronto Family Therapy and Mediation
Can love survive fundamental differences? Join family therapist Joanna Seidel for an insightful conversation about communication, compromise, and navigating conflicting beliefs within a marriage.
Sunday, November 15 | 7:00 PM
Bringing The Cut to Life: Playwright & Cast
Jordi Mand and the Cast of The Cut
Join playwright Jordi Mand and the cast for an engaging behind-the-scenes conversation exploring the inspiration, creative collaboration, and artistic choices that brought this compelling story to the stage.
Tuesday, November 17 | 7:30 PM
Inside The Cut: A Conversation with the Cast
The Cast of The Cut
Go behind the scenes with the cast as they share how they developed their characters, explored the play's emotional conflicts, and brought this powerful and thought-provoking story to life.
Thursday, November 19 | 7:30 PM
When Love Isn't Enough: Navigating Differences in Marriage
Joanna Seidel
Toronto Family Therapy and Mediation
What happens when two people who love each other find themselves on opposite sides of a deeply held belief? Join Joanna Seidel for an insightful conversation about communication, compromise, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship when fundamental values collide.
Saturday, November 21 | 7:30 PM
Love, Faith & Jewish Identity
Rabbi Cory Weiss
Temple Har Zion
Can love bridge the boundaries of faith and tradition? Join Rabbi Stephen Wise for a thoughtful exploration of Jewish identity and the challenges of honouring one's faith while navigating love, marriage, and family in an interfaith relationship.
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