When she’s not covering stories for San Diego Jewish World, Sandi Masori helps people self-publish memoirs and business authority books. In her free time, she hangs out with her kids and hunts for the best sushi in town.
Her books, available on Amazon, include:
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*There’s Money in This Book: 17 Secrets from a Marketing Mastermind
We’re not sure what the “W” stands for, perhaps “woman,” or “winner,” or a first name or surname. But we do know what “mensch” means, and we’re glad that Sandi Masori spotted the car lauding the concept of a wonderful human being. [SDJW staff]
Only 10 male-identifying leads, and 10 female- identifying leads are chosen to compete from all the high school theater departments in San Diego County. From there, one student from each category will be chosen to go to New York to compete in the Broadway Jimmy Awards. [Sandi Masori]
David Landis, Shira Ehrlich in the Hunt for Broadway Jimmy Awards Read More »
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For those who haven’t seen the 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon, the basic plot is that California sorority girl Elle Woods (Johnisa Breault) gets jilted by her boyfriend Warner (Eli Wood) because she’s a “Marilyn” when he needs a “Jackie” and decides to follow him to Harvard to prove how serious she is. [++
Legally Blonde is now in session at San Diego Musical Theater Read More »
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Mariana (Lopez) and Henry (Perez) are siblings who live in different parts of the country and are doing what so many of us did during the pandemic, they’re having a video chat on Zoom. Henry, who lives with their father Papi (Al Rodrigo), wants to know how to make his late mother’s Cuban black beans and Mariana is trying to talk him through it. [Sandi Masori]
‘Stir’ Brings Smellovision to the Globe. Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and FoodAll of the high schools in San Diego that have theater departments are invited to be part of the awards. A team of adjudicators are sent out to the schools to see each performance and evaluate the actors. Evaluations are made for the male and female lead roles, and for the best musical in general. This year, the field was narrowed down from 30 schools down to 10 male leads, 10 female leads, and 5 musicals. [Sandi Masori]
20 High School Students Compete for Broadway San Diego Awards Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Let’s talk about the songs- this cast can sing! It’s hard to focus my accolades on any particular actor because the entire cast is so incredibly talented. Even with all the talent, Ceja’s wonderfully playful expressions telegraphed much about her character and made her stand out in the lead role. [Sandi Masori]
Out of This World Singing in ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ Read More »
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In one scene, for example, Hanney is once again trying to escape the police and a local farm woman (Weisz) tells him to go out through “the rear window” and hands him an empty picture frame which he then puts over his head and shimmies through as he climbs out. [Sandi Masori]
’39 Steps’: Comedic Ode to Alfred Hitchcock Read More »
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The new musical Ride, currently playing at The Old Globe, celebrates this revolutionary journey by a woman who may just define moxie, if not chutzpah. [Sandi Masori]
Jewish ‘Girl Power’ Rides into the Old Globe Read More »
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I am constantly on the quest for dream-worthy food. That is a dish which is so perfectly balanced in all the flavors that after having had it once, it calls to you and you crave it, perhaps even dream about it. It goes beyond good food, to something that is other-worldly. And, wow!, the baked pesto eggs is just such a dish. [Sandi Masori]
Picked This Restaurant for its Location; Will Return for its Food Read More »
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There are some really funny moments, like when Diana tries to explain the math of the rebound formula to Marcy, which after some complicated mathematics seems to be “date the wrong guy for six months and then you will find the right one.” Of course being a romantic comedy things don’t quite work out according to the formula. [Sandi Masori]
Surprise! In This Play, JDate Brings Non-Jews Together Read More »
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In a diversion from the film version, rather than have a monkey for a side-kick, instead Aladdin has three best friends named Kassim (Colt Prattes), Omar (Nathan Levy, who is Jewish and Asian), and Babkak (Jake Letts). The four of them have a few fun song and dance numbers. [Sandi Masori]
‘Aladdin’ is Delightful Festival of Color and Energy Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAA few things were different about this production, first the non-fairy actors wore modern dress, the part of Hermia’s father was turned into that of her mother, and the show we saw had swing actor Ruth Russel filling in for the role of Demitrius. [Sandi Masori]
Shakespeare with Some Contemporary Twists at Coronado Playhouse Read More »
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Purim 2024 begins at nightfall Saturday, March 23, and ends after sunset Sunday, March 24. A list of Purim activities may be found in our San Diego County Jewish Calendar. Anticipation of Purim is keeping the rabbis and rebbetzins of the many Chabad Houses in San Diego quite busy. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Purim Preparations Read More »
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The dialogue is fast-paced and funny, both because of Rajiv Joseph’s writing and the animated faces of Foote and Echebiri. San Diegans can especially appreciate how upset and betrayed Matt and Shawn feel when James moves to the Miami Heat and leaves his hometown. I saw many in the audience nodding emphatically as Matt and Shawn lament the perceived betrayal, as memories of our own Chargers’ betrayal with their move to LA still feels fresh. [Sandi Masori]
‘King James’ Uses Sports Metaphor to Explore the Ups and Downs of a Friendship Read More »
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