“…It was Joan and Irwin Jacobs who stepped forward. Their leadership, and their passion, for the arts in this community turned possibility into reality.” [Dave Schwab, Times of San Diego]
Dedication of ‘The Joan’ Evokes Memories of Civic Leader’s Passion for the Arts Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Miss Douffet is employed by the Preservation Trust, an historic concern that provides tours around London. Fustian house, though historic, has a lackluster story, that is, until Lettice spices it up. Her imagination and her desire to “improve upon history when necessary” is not appreciated by everyone. [Eva Trieger]
‘Lettice and Lovage’ is an Amusing Story with or without all the Facts Read More »
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In a telephone interview, Redman shared that he felt compelled to share Louis Rose’s story in the wake of October 7th. He saw value in bringing forth a positive Jewish story as negativity and antisemitism are on the rise. Through some networking with Sean Boyd, first-time playwright, Redman, garnered the support he needed to pen Thorn and Petal. [Eva Trieger]
‘Thorn & Petal’: An Interactive Play About San Diego’s First Jewish Settler Louis Rose Read More »
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The month of Elul is upon us and marks the period of soul-searching leading up to the High Holidays. [Cailin Acosta]
Elul is Here; Numerous Jewish Offerings Before the High Holidays Read More »
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Set in Tel Aviv between 1938 and the mid-1940s, the story follows the tragic romance between Shoshana Borochov (Irina Starshenbaum) — daughter of one of the founders of socialist Zionism — and British police officer Tom Wilkin (Douglas Booth). [Cailin Acosta]
‘Shoshana’ is a Love Story Set in Pre-Independence Israel Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Wow! We really started off our new San Diego Center for Jewish Culture season with a Blockbuster! Jeffrey Seller, Producer of the most iconic Broadway show, the legendary Hamilton, and Producer of other groundbreaking shows such as Rent, Avenue Q, and In the Heights, really swept our audience off their feet! Winner of 22 Tony Awards, Producer of two Pulitzer Prize winning shows and drawing audiences exceeding 43 million around the globe, Jeffrey shared his personal stories with laughter, candor and humility in a one-on-one conversation with the talented and insightful Barry Edelstein, artistic Director of the Old Globe. [Liz Nederlander Coden]
LFJCC Board Chair Highlights Past and Future Programs Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food
Because there is so little downtime, there are almost no true breaks. Instead, what we experience is a shift in energy as we move through the year. This week was one of those shifts. Camp Jaycee marked the close of its 80th summer. The echo of hundreds of children singing camp songs, racing down hallways, splashing in the pool has begun to fade. Camp supplies are sorted and packed away for the future. A fresh coat of paint brightens the walls of the Gotthelf Art Gallery, now hung with new artwork. [Betzy Lynch]
LFJCC Open 4,800 Hours A Year for its Activities and Nearly 1,200 More for Its Partners’ Read More »
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Philip Epstein (August 22, 1909 – February 7, 1952) was an American screenwriter most known for his screenplay for the film Casablanca (1942), which won an Academy Award. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Philip Epstein Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
They poke fun at themselves and even say how they’re going to include each conversation they have back into the show, and they do. I guess that as they got producers, and staging they just added it into the show, so that it was almost a live running commentary on the process. [Sandi Masori]
‘[title of show]’ Unorthodox but Singing and Acting Excel Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Shelley Winters (August 18, 1920 – January 14, 2006) was an American film actress whose career spanned seven decades. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Shelley Winters Read More »
Jewish Celebrities, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The tale, as the name suggests, is a celebration of confusion and chaos. Antipholus of Syracuse (Brandon Michael Hall) and his servant Dromio (Will Blum) somehow find themselves in Ephesus where they are mistaken for their own long-lost twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus (Joshua Echebiri) and Dromio (Daniel Petzold), because, of course, all long-lost twins are given the same names. [Sandi Masori]
‘Comedy of Errors’ is a Stress-Free Way to Sample Shakespeare Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
If you like corny humor, then Shucked is the perfect show for you! It’s the latest musical to hit the Broadway San Diego stage and while it’s got everything a Broadway musical needs to have, it’s real power is in its zingy one-liners- some of which you’ll get right away, and some of which might come to you later that night as you reminisce about the show. [Sandi Masori]
‘Corn’ Musical Replete with Corny Jokes Read More »
San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Bert Lahr (August 13, 1895 – December 4, 1967), was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion, as well as his counterpart Kansas farmworker “Zeke”, in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adaptation of The Wizard of Oz (1939). [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Bert Lahr Read More »
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Sharon decided that she and Ozzy should renew their wedding vows in a Jewish ceremony. Ozzy was not thrilled with that idea until the officiant, Rabbi Michael Latz, did what? {Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Ozzy Osbourne, RIP Read More »
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