“Isn’t it amazing when something exceeds your expectations?” These are the words my mother said to me over the phone as I explained my experience seeing Jonathan Caren’s “The Recommendation.” From the plot to the acting, this 3-person play at … Continue reading
Daily Archives: October 2, 2013
If you haven’t heard the song “Royals” on the radio or in a shopping center over the past few weeks, you probably have not gone out much. The song is everywhere, currently ranking #12 on itunes, but will almost certainly … Continue reading
When I studied European history in high school my favorite section was art history. We learned about Renaissance art, Baroque art, Impressionism, Realism, and Romanticism. My personal favorites were the French artists of the late 1800’s. There was something about … Continue reading
“Philip Goes Forth” is brought to life after 82 years of neglection. This play is comical, yet serious; sad, yet heartwarming. “Philip Goes Forth” is an off-Broadway show about a young man, Philip, who has no intention of becoming a … Continue reading
Jake Greenberg Professor Sheehan IDC, Arts of NYC Due Date: 10/2/13 All the Faces of the Moon (at Joe’s Pub): Review I walked into Joe’s Pub with nothing but skepticism; as they took my ticket and I walked into … Continue reading
It is a grand night at the Metropolitan Opera. Patrons are dressed in fabulous clothing, the lobby is packed with people eager to get into the theater, and the Metropolitan Orchestra is warming up for a long night of playing. … Continue reading
With expectations at ground level and my head pounding from a migraine, I began to dread the start of the three-man show called, “The Recommendation”, as I took my seat in a tiny theater that resembled a black box. The … Continue reading
Black painted floors, a disco ball and house music set the scene for the Monday night sketch show at the underground theater of the PIT, one of NYC’s most prominent Improv venues. The players were a team called ‘Uncle Space … Continue reading
Last week, I visited the Center For Jewish Culture in Manhattan along with a fellow classmate. The museum is made up of various exhibitions that were created with the help of their several partners, which include the American Sephardi Federation, … Continue reading
Review of “The Recommendation” The writer, Jonathan Caren, conveys an important life lesson while reaching out to all age levels by combining straightforward language and comedy in “The Recommendation”. The cast, Barron B. Bass, James Fouhey, and Austin Trow, is … Continue reading