Eva Trieger is an educator and a freelance writer specializing in coverage of the arts.
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Where to start? So many great shows, so many legendary writers and time-tested directors. I, for one, cannot wait for this new season to open. Unbelievably, David Ellenstein, artistic director of my intimate neighborhood theater, has created a veritable feast for the thespian in all of us. I almost […]
North Coast Rep plans varied 35th season Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBeing Selfish by Sarah Marshank, Selfistry.me, 2015, 978-1-68222-814-2, 350 pgs., $17.89. By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — To paraphrase, some things are better left unwritten. I’m not saying that an author doesn’t have the right to speak her piece and put it out there for the market to purchase, however, I can’t imagine throngs
‘Being Selfish’ far too self- indulgent for most readers Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva Trieger
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California- I became aware of a program recently that actually made me wish I could roll back the clock and experience the angst, pressure and confusion of being a high school junior all over again. Not because I loved that stress-packed year of SATs, college apps, peer pressure, and road
A free summer program with great Jewish books Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva TriegerSAN DIEGO — This publication would like to thank and express appreciation to the writers and photographers whose works appeared during February 2016 in San Diego Jewish World. They include: Judy Lash Balint Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Boaz Bismuth Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Cynthia Citron Richard L. Cravtts Jack Forman Donald H. Harrison
SDJW thanks its February 2016 contributors Read More »
Barry Shaw, Cynthia Citron, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Melanie Rubin, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, San Diego County, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve Kramer
By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — The Old Globe used an innovative setting for the world premiere of Anna Ziegler’s The Last Match, which opened at Balboa Park’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theater February 18th. This superbly acted play centered on the US Open, but had little to do with tennis and everything to do with
When love is sought off the tennis court Read More »
Eva Trieger, Sports & Competitions, Theatre, Film & BroadcastLA JOLLA, California — San Diego Jewish Film Festival audiences were bestowed a gift of immeasurable delights as Flory’s Flame was shown on On Friday, February 12, in the JCC’s Garfield Auditorium. Before the airing of the hour-long documentary, we were treated to five live heart-rending pieces sung by Elizabeth Schwartz, accompanied by guitarist and professor, Fred Benedetti.
‘Flory’s Flame’: Jewish history through Ladino music Read More »
Eva Trieger, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & BroadcastLA JOLLA, California -The 26th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival is underway, and the film selections seem to run the gamut from comedy to maudlin, somber to joyous, but Friday morning’s film, Imber’s Left Hand, a documentary, can only be described as bittersweet. Jill Hoy, artist and wife of Jon Imber, introduced the documentary of
Film Festival Preview: ‘Imber’s Left Hand’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & BroadcastSAN DIEGO (SDJW) — San Diego Jewish World expresses its appreciation to the 43 writers and photographers whose works appeared during January 2016. These individuals included: David Amos Eitan Arom Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Amber Bartlett Ronnie Blair Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Cynthia Citron Richard L. Cravatts Judy Friedel Michael Freund Donald H. Harrison Natasha
SDJW thanks 43 whose works appeared in January Read More »
Barry Shaw, Cynthia Citron, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve Kramer
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California- Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Great Nome Gold Rush opened to a full and enthusiastic house on Saturday night. Part of the reason for the fervent response was a group of very fine actors. Jason Maddy, Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, Richard Baird, Jacquelyn Ritz, Julian Diaz, Louis Lotorto, Katie
Sherlock Holmes from a Jewish point of view Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California — According to Craig Prater of the Lawrence Family JCC, San Diego audiences may not realize their great fortune in luring Hannah Fisher to the next month’s Jewish Film Festival. After a scintillating phone call with the Toronto native, I must agree! Fisher has agreed to Chair the Film Jury
The anatomy of a film festival Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & BroadcastSan Diego Jewish World thanks and acknowledges the wonderful contributions of the following writers whose works appeared on our pages in December, 2015: Stephen Baird Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Michal Beruven Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Richard L. Cravatts Jonathan Greenblatt Toby Klein Greenwald Ryan M. Greiss Donald H. Harrison Natasha Josefowitz Rabbi Ben Kamin Morton
SDJW thanks its December 2015 writers Read More »
Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, San Diego County, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve Kramer
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California -Catching up with Bulletproof Stockings, a female Hasidic alternative rock band was not easy. A flight delay caused them to arrive periolously close to Shabbat, so we had to reschedule. It was not until the following Tuesday morning when I connected by telephone with Perl, Dalia and Elisheva, who
Girl band rocks the Hasidic world Read More »
Eva Trieger, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, USA
By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — When a deep and abiding passion is combined with a clear and focused vision, the results are tantamount to explosive perfection. That synergistic energy is captured by the Civic Dance Arts Program of the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department with Andrea Feier at the barre. Several aspects make this
Park and Rec dancers take it to the big time Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Eva Trieger CARLSBAD, California–Even Noah’s Ark may not be able to withstand the deluge of desalinated drinking water created daily by the joint venture of Poseidon Water and the San Diego County Water Authority. Monday, December 14th, saw media, journalists, photographers and local politicians, flooding in to witness the grand opening of the largest
Water, water everywhere and now it’s to drink Read More »
Eva Trieger, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share