ROM Speaks Kristallnacht "The Night of Broken Glass"

Iconic Canadian Artists Saul Rubinek and Seana McKenna Perform for One Night Only at ROM

A must attend night with Saul Rubinek and Seana McKenna who will perform a dramatic reading from an original theatrical work to commemorate Kristallnacht.

Referred to as " The Night of Broken Glass ", Kristallnacht occurred on November 9 and 10, 1938 across Germany, Austria, and elsewhere in Europe when Nazis led gangs in the torching, vandalising, and ransacking of Jewish shops, businesses, and synagogues. This event is seen as the beginning of the Nazis' systematic attempt to annihilate Europe's Jewish population.

Using Kristallnacht as a frame of reference for the evening, two renowned Canadian actors - Saul Rubinek and Seana McKenna - explore how prejudice can escalate into persecution, and why remembrance remains a critical act of resistance.

Through vivid storytelling, each performer weaves their magic with the audience, inviting a compelling examination of the choices ordinary people make in extraordinary times, and the role individuals play in confronting hatred, exclusion, and discrimination.

This special evening offers a sneak peek before Saul Rubinek returns to the stage at Stratford Festival in 2027, where he will star in three productions:  The Merchant of Venice, Playing Shylock and his original work All in the Telling. McKenna will be co-starring in All in the Telling.

This exciting performance by Rubinek and McKenna, will be followed by a reception with the artists, and access to the Dr. Fred Weinberg and Joy Cherry Weinberg Judaica Gallery at ROM.