Don Golem in Prague explores the mythology and cultural histories behind the “Golem” creature of Jewish mystical folklore, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni (1787).

Fortepianist Gili Loftus and puppeteer Jake (Yankl) Krakovsky join forces to create a unique theatrical puppet performance in conversation with the musical and poetic elements of Mozart’s timeless opera. Don Golem in Prague is a one-of-a-kind shadow puppet concert, featuring hand-cut shadow puppets, a 19th-century Viennese fortepiano — all infused with the magical air of Prague!

Presented in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Montreal, KlezKanada, and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Made possible with support by the Azrieli Foundation, the Betty Averbach Foundation, and CANVAS. Ida’s Salon acknowledges and is grateful for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts as well as le Conseil des arts de des lettres du Québec.