Dictionaries define ‘aha moment’ as a moment of discovery, realization, inspiration, insight, or recognition that suddenly hit us and give us clarity. In its latest salon show, The Braid (formerly Jewish Women’s Theatre) defines it as the moment you knew your life was about to change, offering examples in a collection of tales called “AHA Moment.” Originally slated to debut last year but derailed by COVID-19, the show will be presented virtually via Zoom.
“We didn’t want coronavirus to prevent us from bringing much-needed fresh and enriching new theatre to our loyal audiences or to all the new guests we have met since we began Zooming performances earlier this year,” explained Ronda Spinak, The Braid’s artistic director. “The totally unexpected upside of this awful year is that digital theatre has allowed us to reach new people all over the world, and we are so gratified to learn that they love our unique salon theatre and heartwarming stories.”
Among them: a Chinese woman who converted to Judaism shares a shocking secret with her daughter; the family of a Holocaust survivor takes her to revisit Auschwitz; and life changes for a new college grad when she’s forced to return home because of the pandemic. Also, the Braid’s producing director, Susan Morgenstern, shares how she met her husband at a bar and how one steamy night possibly ruined a beautiful friendship.
Directed by Lisa Cirincione, “AHA Moment” will be staged four times: Jan. 9 at 8 p.m., Jan. 10 at 11 a.m., Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. PST. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for a general single ticket, $25 for a household ticket, and $36 for a VIP ticket including a pre-performance discussion with Spinak and special guests. All tickets include a post-show Q&A. Register here.
