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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‘The Very Sad Story of Ethel & Julius….’

The manipulative art form of Object Theater has always been a component of this troupe's work, but it takes center stage in this production.

‘Tibetan Book of The Dead’ At La Mama to Benefit Shantigar Rebuilding

A special performance of 'Tibetan Book of the Dead or How Not To Do It Again' by Jean-Claude van Itallie will be presented October 27, 2008 at La MaMa E.T.C., Manhattan to help rebuild the century-old theater barn at Shantigar.

Sin Cha Hong in ‘Godot,’ Inspired By ‘Waiting for Godot’

On November 20 to 30, 2008 Manhattan's La MaMa E.T.C. will present the American premiere of 'Godot' by internationally renowned Korean dancer/choreographer Sin Cha Hong.

‘For Flow,’ An Almost-Beckett Hip-Hop Musical Play

From November 6 to 23, 2008 a new company called 25 to Life Productions, LLC will present 'For Flow,' a hip-hop Vladimir-and-Estragon play, at Theater for the New City, Manhattan.

‘Lillian Yuralia’ by Barbara Eda-Young, directed by Austin Pendleton

Barbara Eda-Young, an Obie Award winning actress whose distinguished career ranges from Theater Genesis and La MaMa to Broadway, has lately become a prolific playwright.

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How JP Morgan’s Justin Nelson Ties Giving to Estate Plans

Ask a wealthy family how they plan to divide an estate, and the conversation used to stop at percentages: how much to each child, how much to the grandchildren, how much to charity if anything is left over. That conversation has changed. Fo

Bestselling Author Chris Sund Finds 92% of Adults Believe They Are Capable of More

His survey of more than 200 working adults points to a gap that has little to do with talent, and a personal mission to help people close it.

Pluto Security Emerges From Stealth With $42M in Funding, Backed by a Community-First Growth Strategy

For cybersecurity startups, building a capable product is only...

How White-Collar Cases Now Begin With a Document Request, Not a Knock at the Door

A federal grand jury subpoena shows up in the CFO's inbox, addressed to the company, asking for three years of emails, wire records, and board decks. The case is already underway. Nobody kicked in a door. No agent flashed a badge in the lob
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