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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‘Golondrinas (Swallows)’ Modern Tragedy About Always Returning Home

In her modern tragedy Golondrinas, Venezuelan expatriate playwright Aminta De Lara likens the nation's acquiescence to the submissiveness of a family to a dominating and abusive father.

‘Daily Life Everlasting’ Combines Dance and Theater with Energy of Rock Show

In Daily Life Everlasting by Charles L. Mee, people meet, fall in love, make out with each other, find being alive both awkward and funny, and dance a lot.

‘My Technology’ Presents The Pros and Cons of Technology in Society

Twenty- and thirtysomethings confront the confusion of technology with identity in 'My Technology,' a new play of ensemble creation conceived and directed by Deena Levy.

‘Great Kills’ Dramatizes Big-Time Aspirations of Small-Timers in Staten Island

Great Kills by Tom Diriwachter is a darkly comic tale of a get-rich-quick scheme in Staten Island that goes awry. Features Joe Pantoliano, noted for starring roles on Broadway, film and TV.

‘Martyrs Street’ Documents Gripping Tales of Struggles in West Bank

Theater for the New City presents 'Martyrs Street' By Misha Shulman. Chilling tale of two houses in Hebron examines the take-over of Israeli and Palestinian societies by religious extremists.

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Why Is The DNA Company Bringing Behavior Change Into Genetic Education?

Why is The DNA Company adding behavior-change training to DNA University? The answer lies in turning genetic insights into practical action.

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...
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