Paul Reubens (August 27, 1952 – July 30, 2023) was an American actor and comedian, widely known for creating and portraying the character Pee-wee Herman. [Wikipedia]
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The prescient show mimics today’s reality! Society so often wants to control the masses through fear and social media. Our schoolchildren today have fallen prey to Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. [Eva Trieger]
Rock music battles conformity in dystopian society Read More »
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Marlee Matlin (August 24, 1965) is an American actress, author, and advocate. Having been deaf since 18 months of age, she is known for her acting and for her activism on behalf of deaf individuals in Hollywood and other industries. [Wikipedia]
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Rosh Hashanah is traditionally associated with the creation of Adam, the first human being, on the sixth day of creation. Humanity was created immediately before Shabbat, and according to the Torah’s account, Adam’s first mistake came almost immediately. In that sense, the need for teshuvah is nearly as old as humanity itself. But what distinguishes a human being from an animal or from an angel? (Cailin Acosta)
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The characters’ motivations are clear and performed by a sterling cast; what stood out most for me was the storyline woven into the music, at times lively yet appropriately moving in the more emotional moments. As some of the storyline’s important details relayed through music lyrics early in the show may be missed while accompanied by a full orchestra, I recommend reading a synopsis of the play prior to seeing it. [Douglas Friedman]
Tony-nominated musical ‘Water for Elephants’ at the San Diego Civic Theatre Read More »
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Shelley Winters (August 18, 1920 – January 14, 2006) was an American actress, whose film career spanned seven decades. In 1943 she changed her name to Shelley, after her favorite poet, and Winter(s) taking her mother’s maiden name. She won two Academy Awards for The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) and A Patch of Blue (1965), and received Oscar nominations for A Place in the Sun (1951) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972). [Wikipedia]
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Mila Kunis (August 14, 1983) is an American actress. Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and raised in Los Angeles, she began acting with minor television roles in the early 1990s. She starred as Jackie Burkhart on That ’70s Show from 1998 to 2006 and has voiced Meg Griffin on Family Guy since 1999. [Wikipedia]
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So important are those vocals, that unlike traditional musicals where the chorus both sings and dances, in this show you have the company dancers (and oh boy do they ever,) and the company singers. [Sandi Masori]
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is the semi-autobiographical story of Alicia Keys Read More »
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But it’s not nothing at all, it’s one of the most fun plays I’ve seen in a long long time. [Sandi Masori]
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is really something! Read More »
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Comic-Con has been over for a while, but some of its most useful panels have gone mostly unreported. Room 3 is the convention’s primary classroom, where working professionals teach the crafts behind their work. [Shor M. Masori]
Learning to craft and protect a story Read More »
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With elementary, middle, and high schools all heading back for a fun and adventurous new year, be mindful on the road, look for kids with backpacks, and watch your speed. [Cailin Acosta]
Kids are returning to schools. Be extra careful while driving Read More »
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Jonathan Silverman (August 6, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie’s, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie’s II as well as his starring role in the TV series The Single Guy. Silverman was born in Los Angeles, California, to a Jewish family. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaVerse serves as a thoughtful reminder of the value of genuine, face-to-face human connection. While virtual relationships can foster meaningful interactions, the film suggests they can also become idealized and disconnected from reality. (Cailin Acosta)
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We soon learn that all is not as it seems and everyone has secrets that they have held back in the name of family harmony or not rocking the boat. [Sandi Masori]
Asian American family dynamics resemble those of Jewish Americans Read More »
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