Promotional Overview: Schmaltz & Pepper, Tennessee Williams Theatre, and Community Outreach

• Schmaltz & Pepper: a refined klezmer-chamber ensemble at the Tennessee Williams Theatre

  The group blends klezmer with elements of Yiddish swing, jazz, and classical music to create original pieces and inventive interpretations. Its distinguished roster includes Eric Abramovitz, the Toronto Symphony’s principal clarinetist and a renowned arranger; Drew Jurecka, a versatile violinist, vocalist, and composer; Rebekah Wolkstein, founder of the Payadora Ensemble; Michael Herring, a Juno-nominated bassist; and Jeremy Ledbetter, a pianist recognized with a Juno award. Within a few months of forming the project, they produced a complete set of new works and bold arrangements, culminating in a live broadcast from Zoomer Hall in Toronto in May 2024. Since then, they have sold-out performances at prominent venues and festivals, with appearances at Ashkenaz, Toronto Summer Music, Jewish Music Week in Toronto, and a headlining slot at a Winnipeg festival; their 2025 schedule includes performances at major Canadian chamber music festivals. The January 6, 2026 show at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Florida Keys campus is part of a continued collaboration with the College, supported by local donors and community partners. (Page: unknown)

• Educational Outreach: The Tennessee Williams Theatre Children’s Outreach Program

  The program goes beyond a simple theatre introduction, serving as an investment in young people’s future by cultivating creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. Through engaging performances and behind-the-scenes exploration, it aims to ignite a lasting interest in the arts and strengthen communities through shared cultural experiences. (Page: unknown)

• Local culture and community resources connected to the theatre ecosystem

  The content highlights additional community touchpoints, such as opportunities to explore history through free tours at the Hellings Curry Museum, the home of the Key West Woman’s Club, located at 319 Duval Street in Key West, FL. These resources reflect a broader commitment to accessibility and engagement with the local cultural landscape. (Page: unknown)

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