The Colors of Water
The Colors of Water: An African American Jewish Journey, 8 pm
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459
October 11, 2010
$40.00
In conjunction with the Gathering the Waters, International Mikveh Conference, we are delighted to showcase an original work of theater and song, The Colors of Water: An African-American Jewish Journey, featuring the four-generation saga of Yavilah McCoy's extraordinary family and the music that has sustained them.
More information below. Special 10% JCC members discount and student tickets available - please call 617-244-1836 x 211 or write events@mayyimhayyim.org for more information.
More information below. Special 10% JCC members discount and student tickets available - please call 617-244-1836 x 211 or write events@mayyimhayyim.org for more information.
The Colors of Water: An African American Jewish Journey
Originally premiered in March 2009 as a Mayyim Hayyim benefit concert, The Colors of Water recounts Yavilah McCoy's inspiring and courageous story through story and song of the four-generation saga of her African-American Jewish family.
Yavilah McCoy says, "Mayyim Hayyim resonates with the journey my family has been on for four generations."
In The Colors of Water, Ms. McCoy integrates the rich culture of both Black and Jewish people, combining her family's gospel singing tradition with classical Jewish liturgy.
Mayyim Hayyim co-founder and best selling author Anita Diamant, director and playwright Janet Buchwald, and acclaimed Jewish music producer Josh Nelson, collaborate on the production.
Event Details
PERFORMANCE: 8:00 pm
TALK BACK WITH YAVILAH: 8:45 pm
DESSERT RECEPTION: 9:15 pm
LOCATION: Leventhal Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton MA 02459
Conference goers receive one complimentary ticket. Transportation to the JCC and back to the hotel will be provided. All tickets will be held at the box office at the JCC on the night of the performance. Admission is open seating.
