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The Burning Bush

"Tracey Erin Smith's solo show, The Burning Bush!, is a saucy, freewheeling good time that walks the line between tasteful and tasteless perfectly."

 
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Tickets: $14

Dates
Times
Friday 3/9
7:30pm
Sunday 3/11
4pm
Tuesday 3/13
6pm
Thursday 3/15
9pm
Saturday 3/17
2:30pm
Sunday 3/18
8:30pm

‘Yentl meets Showgirls’, where The Burning Bush
Saves Souls…one lap dance at a time.

The Burning Bush is a one woman traveling spiritual road show! Barbara Baumawitz, an overly earnest and dedicated Rabbinical student has just been kicked out of school for being too serious. Guided by her Fairy Godmother who takes the form of Jackie Mason, she accidentally wanders into the Tit for Tat Strip Club. While observing the men watch the dancers, she realizes no one has ever looked at a Rabbi like that! So, with the help of her new friend Christy, a Madonna obsessed exotic dancer, Barbara discovers a whole new way to ‘reveal’ the Truth!

‘SOLD OUT’ HIT IN EDMONTON & TORONTO.
‘BEST OF THE FRINGE 2006’!

Tracey Erin Smith
Writer & Performer

Tracey Erin Smith, a Jessie Richardson nominated actress, has performed across Canada and the U.S. On television, Ms. Smith hosted a series for Rogers (Jobs 1,2,3!) and appeared as a guest expert on CITY TV and Life Network.

Her new solo show, “The Burning Bush!” has enjoyed success in a four-star sold-out hit at the Edmonton and Toronto Fringe Festivals. And is currently being written as a feature film.

Rebecca Northan
Director

REBECCA NORTHAN has been working as a professional actor and director for 17 years. She was most recently a member of the Second City Main Stage in Toronto. Rebecca's work has been favorably recognized, having recently earned her nominations for a Gemini, a Dora award, and five consecutive Canadian Comedy Award nominations. Rebecca can presently be seen on CTV and the Comedy Network in the new series; “Alice, I think.” 

Carol Lempert
Creative Consultant
Carol was flattered to be asked to provide Dramaturgical support to "The Burning Bush !". She has extensive experience with one-woman shows having created 2 award winning solo shows for herself and directed 3 others. Most recently Carol performed in "Shlomo: The House of Love and Prayer" for the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater in New York.

Carol is married to the comedian Scotty Watson. You can catch them any Wednesday evening at Anything Goes , 6:30pm at 78th Street Theater developing new material.

NICE THINGS THEY SAID…
"An exceptional talent…commanding."
-EDMONTON SUN
"Tracey Erin Smith has the art of entertainment refined to the point of hypnotism. The play comes together as a dazzling spectacle…Smith gives the impression that something divine is indeed being communicated through her."
-EYE WEEKLY
"Hilarious and high spirited!"
-EDMONTON JOURNAL
“Tracey Erin Smith is a consummate entertainer who combines Madonna music, pole-dancing and Star of David Go-Go Boots to reveal that the fine line between the striptease and the religious experience is not only hilarious – it’s revelation.”
-EYE ON LINE
“Tracey Erin Smith’s lean script and flawless portrayal of a conflicted spiritual leader/amateur stripper will leave you emotionally naked, pensive and a little turned on. Who knew a Rabbi could be so dirty?”
-VUE WEEKLY
"What a fantastic journey!! A powerful, transformative exploration of the many faces of God. Brilliantly funny and provocative, Tracey forces us to look at where we draw our lines of identity, and asks us to question the neat categories we use to define 'kosher' and 'not-kosher’. Touching on core issues of God, spirituality, femininity, and sexuality 'The Burning Bush!' is an unforgettable story that liberates."
-RABBI DAVID A. INGBER
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING:
“Gorgeous! Tracey Erin Smith is an inspiration! Why can’t all comedy be so truthful and deep?”

“A wonderfully clever, highly entertaining tour-de-force, THE BURNING BUSH! written and performed by super-talented, Tracey Erin Smith couched profound ‘spiritual’ messages in the framework of a fresh, funny, intelligent, ribald 60 minute performance/experience about a female rabbi whose journey to self came, not atop a mountain offering prayers to the Almighty, but in a strip club. Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Now, let’s pray for the film!”

“This was fabulous. Just the right combination of funny, sexy and thought-provoking. Tracey Erin Smith manages to give each character a distinct voice and manner, even when flipping rapidly between them, and ironically for a story about God it was subtle and funny and not at all preachy. Loved the script, loved the performer, loved the gospel according to Madonna. Go see it!”

“A must see! This burning bush sizzles!! A powerful combo here, this gorgeous woman has an amazing soulful voice, is hilariously funny and soulfully provoking!”

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