Near the end of The Treasurer, on stage now at Jewish Repertory Theatre’s Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre in Getzville, the titular character reminds the audience that people don’t determine the length of their lives. While that may be debatable (spoiler alert: there are some suicidal ideations in the story), people can and do determine … Continue reading The Treasurer is Rich With Emotion at JRT
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Photograph 51 Holds the Secret of Life at JRT
One of my favorite James Taylor songs begins with these lyrics: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time…” Sometimes we’re robbed of time. Sometimes we’re robbed of opportunity. Part of the human condition. For real-life British scientist Rosalind Franklin, the focus of Photograph 51, presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, her early death … Continue reading Photograph 51 Holds the Secret of Life at JRT
Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Josie DiVencenzo in "What I Thought I Knew." Photo by Ali Lewis Jewish Repertory Theatre’s production of “What I Thought I Knew” packs a lifetime of emotions, decisions, and dilemmas into 90 minutes. Based on writer Alice Eve Cohen’s memoir, the story is deeply reflective at times and slyly funny, too. Josie DiVincenzo is the … Continue reading Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Theatre Review: ‘Oh My God’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
This evening I attended the Western New York premiere of “Oh My God” by Anat Gov at the Jewish Repertory Theatre. Ms. Gov was one of Israel’s premiere dramatists with scores of plays and television programs to her credit. Like all Israeli students, Ms. Gov studied the Bible throughout her school years. As an adult, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Oh My God’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Looking Through Glass’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
It’s just your typical boy-meets-girl-meets-boy-who-dies and inhabits her body sort of play…with a twist. . . .a fine night of theatre. . . Playwright Ken Kaissar’s local premiere of ’Looking Through Glass,’ a modern adaption of ‘The Dybbuk’ is an ethereal send up to the intensity of love and the power of a promise, produced … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Looking Through Glass’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Strudel Lady’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Jewish Repertory Theatre began its 16th season with a sweet take on empowerment and transformation in the world premiere production of “The Strudel Lady.” Playwright Shirl Solomon penned this charming musical with a healthy dose of Jewish content and a universal message: sometimes it takes a strong new friend to help you believe in yourself. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Strudel Lady’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Sight Unseen’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
As an art teacher, my students ask me all the time, what makes art, art? This is one of the most difficult questions a student can ask. I almost wish that they would ask me where babies come from, because at least I could tell them to ask their parents. It is a very slippery … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sight Unseen’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Jewish Repertory Theatre presents ‘Sight Unseen’ to conclude 2017/2018 season!
The Jewish Repertory Theatre completes its 2017/2018 season with SIGHT UNSEEN, the third production in a season called A Sentimental Journey. “This season we are bringing back a couple of “old” friends – VISITING MR. GREEN and ROSE - who helped us start our JRT journey as well as SIGHT UNSEEN, which will be the … Continue reading Jewish Repertory Theatre presents ‘Sight Unseen’ to conclude 2017/2018 season!
Theatre Review: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Rose doesn’t say she’s a heroine. She doesn’t consider herself a victim. She is, however, a survivor. She’s full of irony and contradiction (“I’m eating ice cream to take a pill for cholesterol,” she says as a cold creamy spoonful helps her swallow her meds), and a strong, modern woman who holds onto bits of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York
JEWISH REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘SIGHT UNSEEN’, BY DONALD MARGULIES, APRIL 19 – MAY 13, 2018
The Jewish Repertory Theatre completes its 2017/2018 season with SIGHT UNSEEN, the third production in a season called A Sentimental Journey. “This season we are bringing back a couple of “old” friends – VISITING MR. GREEN and ROSE - who helped us start our JRT journey as well as SIGHT UNSEEN, which will be the … Continue reading JEWISH REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘SIGHT UNSEEN’, BY DONALD MARGULIES, APRIL 19 – MAY 13, 2018
