Eva Trieger is an educator and a freelance writer specializing in coverage of the arts.
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Every good conspiracy requires specific elements to make it compelling and spellbinding: A beautiful woman, men of power, and a secret so valuable, if leaked, heads would roll. Marilyn Monroe Declassified meets each of the aforementioned requirements and goes beyond the intrigue by measuring up to the burden […]
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Eva Trieger, USASAN DIEGO (SDJW)—San Diego Jewish World acknowledges and thanks those writers and photographers whose bylines appeared during the month of May on its website. They were: David Amos Laurie Baron Caren Besner Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Garry Fabian Abraham Foxman Donald H. Harrison Natasha Josefowitz Rabbi Ben Kamin Tony Klug Steve Kramer Lloyd
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Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Melanie Rubin, Michael Ordman, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerBy Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California — You don’t need to be a theater buff or even a minor stage devotee to know that the “Green Room,” replete with lighted vanity behind the starred door, is where actors await their cues. While that way station may be adequate for Hollywood or Broadway, it cannot begin to
How JCompany actors prepare for West Side Story roles Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego CalendarBy Eva Trieger ENCINITAS, California — Nicknamed the ADHD Festival by Director D.Candis Paule, the audience was warned, “If you don’t like what you’re watching, wait about three minutes and it’ll be over.” She was of course referring to the 2nd Annual 5 Minute Short Play Festival. About 125 people gathered at the Encinitas library
Quickie plays absorb or bore viewers in a hurry Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — The 1930s clearly marked one of the bleakest periods in European history and more pointedly in Jewish history. As Nazis gained momentum and attempted a mass extermination of this small segment of Europe’s population, two young men in Cleveland, dreamed up an antidote to the sense of impotence
‘Superman’ vs. the Nazis in Holocaust play Read More »
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By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — King Solomon may have said it best when he penned “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” The wisest man
Friendship Circle provides an inclusive network Read More »
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By Eva Trieger ENCINITAS, California -“When summer camp ends, you miss the friends you’ve made for about a week. When Hands of Peace ends you miss those friends forever, “said Itamar, describing his experience of the dynamic dialogue-based program that has one agenda: to develop open-minded young leaders who want to be a catalyst for
Hands of Peace bring Middle East teens together Read More »
Eva TriegerBy Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — I knew that he was an amazing klezmer musician, playwright, photographer, and historian, but what I did not know about Yale Strom was that he was also a filmmaker! I don’t know how I could have missed this given that he sold his first film, At the Crosswords, to the Learning Channel
Letter to Wedgewood triumph for subject, filmmaker Read More »
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By Eva Trieger ENCINITAS, California — Though I did not get to meet Joyce Axelrod face to face, I had the distinct impression from our phone interview that this was one vivacious lady, who loved to experience life and share it with others. I didn’t pick this up solely from the conversation, but also from
Meet Joyce Axelrod, S.D’s queen of short films Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego CountyBy Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — One Arab, One Jew, One Stage, Two Humors….That was my takeaway from interviewing the upcoming headliners of the JCC’s unique program, featuring Rabbi Stand-Up Bob Alper and Actor/Stand-up Ahmed Ahmed. The two men share a similar vision: They like to make people laugh and believe that laughter is
Muslim, Jewish comedians appear together Jan. 27 Read More »
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By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California- In the words of George Eliot, “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” What was she telling us? Mary Anne Evans was petitioning women to become their authentic selves and though she penned these words before the turn of the century, they are no
Makeovers inside, outside, and throughout Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego CountyBy Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California – You think it’s just children who yearn for a good bedtime story? Who doesn’t love a good yarn read with shtick? Nu, a good accent, some great facial expressions and characters so familiar you’ll swear you are related by blood. North Coast Rep Theater hosted a very special
Jewish story evening a theater success Read More »
Eva Trieger, Jewish Religion, San Diego CountyBy Eva Trieger ENCINITAS, California –The Leichtag Foundation has done it again! The informal gathering at the Hub was exhilarating, inspiring and surprising. There was not one vacant seat at a panel discussion, even though the location was a bit off the beaten path. The evening’s discussion proved how vibrant a Jewish community there is
Leichtag ranch is nursery for innovative Judaism Read More »
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By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — “I didn’t choose the Butterfly Project…it chose me!” Artist and guest speaker Cheryl Rattner Price is referring to the deeply moving and transformational exhibit currently displayed in the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center’s Gotthelf Art Gallery. This show is not only poignant and profound, but also artistically compelling and
Butterflies and emotions soar at JCC exhibit Read More »
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