Jonathan Slaff

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Jonathan Slaff writes on cultural events from the brainy, the edgy and the good. He helps us keep ahead of the curve in the world of the arts and culture.

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‘Thirst: Memory of Water’ Dramatizes World Water Crisis with Puppets

The play's narrative is compiled from first-person writings about Ethiopia, China, Bangladesh, Korea, Japan and testimonials from Haiti, Tanzania, and the Jenin Camp on the West Bank.

‘Wonder Bread’ by Daniusia Trevino at Theater for the New City, NYC

So that one of his daughters could see the world, the father of Polish-born actress Danusia Trevino had to bribe a Polish airline ticket agent with a pig. Her story of coming to America, and coming into herself here, is 'Wonder Bread,' a solo show

Sex, Lies and Muladhara: Theater for The New City Presents World Premiere

'Lotus Feet,' a new play by Michael Domitrovich, is the story of a young NYC professional as she sacrifices her television career and relationship to follow an elderly female Yoga guru. The fallout leaves her boyfriend and her best friend, a Yoga

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre in ‘Revolution!?’

'Revolution!?' is a theater spectacle with puppetry and circus arts that examines revolutions throughout history as a backdrop for the extraordinary peaceful 1989 Velvet Revolution in former Czechoslovakia.

‘Moments and Lemons’ to Debut at TNC

'Moments and Lemons,' about the mishaps of an unfortunate man named Casper, is an 'essential theater' production for two character actors.

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Tom Staley of Maia Wealth on Why Direction Beats Speed, and the Quiet Cost of Waiting for the Perfect Financial Plan

Tom Staley of Maia Wealth says waiting for a perfect financial plan can keep capable savers from taking useful first steps.

The SS Patria Disaster: Jewish Refugees, British Deportation and Haifa Harbor Tragedy

SS Patria disaster in Haifa harbor exposed the tragic conundrum of Jewish refugees, British deportation and rescue under wartime pressure.
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